THE PLAYBOOK · COEYSHOES
The essentials of playing Nonogram
Nonogram gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
A focus for your next round
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
Aim for this result
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
- Keep separate runs apart by at least one blank.
- Combine row and column deductions.
- Check puzzle verifies the finished grid.
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
A mistake to avoid
Do not merge two separate runs. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Read these answers for extra help
On this playing page, what is the goal of Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For my first round, how do I control Nonogram?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
When I return, what example helps explain Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.
For this browser game, what format does Nonogram offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
As a new player, which play mode does Nonogram use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.