THE PLAYBOOK · YUBOJIAGU
How to play Nonogram
Nonogram gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Nonogram?
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
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.
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.
Before I begin, 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?
The key detail is this: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
For this browser game, 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.
