THE PLAYBOOK · MU6006
Nonogram: instructions and practice
Choose a round of Nonogram and settle into its rules. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Bring this focus to a round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
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. Look for the relevant detail.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Do not merge two separate runs. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Helpful answers for players
When I return, what is the goal of Nonogram?
For clarity: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
While learning, how do I control Nonogram?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
Keep this in mind: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
Do not merge two separate runs.
For my first round, what format does Nonogram offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Nonogram use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.