Game guide · LYFPL
The essentials of playing Nonogram
Choose a round of Nonogram and settle into its rules. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
A small practice goal
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
From the start of a round
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Take a moment to compare.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Do not merge two separate runs. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Nonogram?
For clarity: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
As a new player, 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.
While learning, what example helps explain Nonogram?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: Do not merge two separate runs.
For my first round, what format does Nonogram offer?
For clarity: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For this browser game, 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.
As a new player, where should I start with Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Nonogram?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
How can I find Nonogram again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For this browser game, how do I report an issue with Nonogram?
Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.