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Nonogram: what to know before playing
Start Nonogram by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
An idea for your next attempt
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Getting comfortable with 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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
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. Keep the controls nearby.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Do not merge two separate runs. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions about this game
For my first round, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
When I return, 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?
For clarity: 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.
As a new player, what format does Nonogram offer?
Keep this in mind: 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.