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How to Play Nonogram

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Find your footing in Nonogram

Choose a round of Nonogram and settle into its rules. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.

Build familiarity through play

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.

The goal to keep in mind

Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.

How to proceed

  1. Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
  2. Keep separate runs apart by at least one blank.
  3. Combine row and column deductions.
  4. Check puzzle verifies the finished grid.

How to use the controls

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.

Follow the example

Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.

An important reminder

Do not merge two separate runs. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

More answers before you play

Before I begin, what is the goal of Nonogram?

Here is the relevant explanation: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.

For my first round, how do I control Nonogram?

The key detail is this: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

Before I begin, what example helps explain Nonogram?

Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.

While learning, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?

The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.

What format does Nonogram offer?

The key detail is this: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.

For my first round, which play mode does Nonogram use?

The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

As a new player, where should I start with Nonogram?

For clarity: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.

For a quick reminder, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?

For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For this browser game, how can I find Nonogram again?

For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

On this playing page, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?

The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

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