About Nonogram
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- Category
- Puzzle
- Difficulty
- hard
- Typical session
- ~12 min
Picture-logic puzzles also known as Picross. The numbers on each row and column describe runs of filled cells — decode them all and a pixel picture appears.
Play Nonogram free online in your browser — no download, no install and no sign-up. It runs on phones, tablets, laptops and school or work Chromebooks. Sign in only if you want to save your progress and appear on the leaderboard.
How to play Nonogram
- Each number on a row or column is a run of consecutive filled cells.
- Multiple numbers mean multiple runs, in order, with at least one gap between.
- Tap to fill a cell; use X marks for cells you know are empty.
- Cross-reference rows and columns to lock in certain cells.
- Fill every correct cell to reveal the picture — faster times rank higher.
Nonogram — frequently asked questions
- How do you solve a Nonogram?
- The numbers on each row and column describe runs of consecutive filled cells, in order, with at least one gap between runs. Start with full or near-full lines, mark cells you know are empty with an X, and cross-reference rows against columns until the picture appears.
- Are Nonograms the same as Picross?
- Yes — Nonogram, Picross, Griddler and Hanjie are all names for the same picture-logic puzzle.
- Is Nonogram free to play?
- Yes. Nonogram is free in your browser with no download and no login, across easy, medium and hard boards.
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