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A practical guide to Nonogram
Take a moment with Nonogram before moving to another game. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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. Keep the controls in easy reach.
How to proceed
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Follow the example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
A common point of confusion
Do not merge two separate runs. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Clarifying the way this game works
For this browser game, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
Before I begin, 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.
As a new player, 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.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.
When I return, what format does Nonogram offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Which play mode does Nonogram use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
