Nonogram

Play Nonogram free online. Use the number clues to fill in the grid and reveal a hidden picture.

A picture logic puzzle, also known as Picross or Griddlers. The numbers beside each row and above each column give the lengths of the filled runs in that line. Work out which cells are filled to reveal a hidden pixel picture. Every puzzle can be solved by logic alone — no guessing needed. Drag to fill several cells, cross out cells you know are empty, and your progress is saved automatically.

  • Category: Puzzle
  • Difficulty: hard
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 8 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Nonogram

Objective: Fill in the cells so that every row and column matches its clue numbers.

  1. Each number is a run of consecutive filled cells, in order. "3 1" means a run of three, at least one gap, then a single cell.
  2. A 0 means the line is completely empty.
  3. Fill cells you are sure of, and cross out cells you know are empty — crosses are notes and never count against you.
  4. A clue greys out when its line matches it. When every line matches, the picture is revealed.
  5. Check outlines any wrong cells for a moment, at a cost of 100 points.

Scoring

8 points per cell, minus 2 per second beyond a par of 1.2 seconds per cell and 100 per check.

Difficulty levels

Easy: 5×5. Normal: 10×10. Hard: 15×15 generated patterns.

Tips

  • Start with big numbers: a run longer than half the line always covers the middle cells.
  • When a line’s clue is complete, cross out the rest of it.
  • Look for lines where the clue numbers plus gaps add up to the full width.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Arrow keys move between cells
  • Space or Enter fills a cell
  • X crosses a cell out, Backspace clears it

Mouse

  • Click or drag to fill cells in a row or column
  • Right-click or switch to Cross to mark empty cells

Touch

  • Tap or drag along a row or column to fill
  • Switch to the Cross tool to mark empty cells

Nonogram achievements

  • Picture This – Solve your first nonogram.
  • Quick Sketch – Solve a 5×5 puzzle in under a minute.
  • Pixel Artist – Solve a 10×10 puzzle.
  • Pure Logic – Solve a 10×10 or bigger puzzle without using Check.
  • Grand Canvas – Solve a 15×15 puzzle.
  • Gallery – Solve 10 nonograms.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nonogram free to play?

Yes. Nonogram is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Nonogram?

Fill in the cells so that every row and column matches its clue numbers. Each number is a run of consecutive filled cells, in order. "3 1" means a run of three, at least one gap, then a single cell. A 0 means the line is completely empty.

Can I play Nonogram on my phone?

Yes. Nonogram works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap or drag along a row or column to fill. Switch to the Cross tool to mark empty cells.

Does Nonogram save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Nonogram are saved in your browser automatically.

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