THE PLAYBOOK · XIAOANBA
How to play Nonogram
Make Nonogram your next activity in the game library. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Build a steady rhythm
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
While learning, how do I control Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: Do not merge two separate runs.
Before I begin, what format does Nonogram offer?
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
While reading the Guide, 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.
