THE PLAYBOOK · QCYANGCHU
Rules, controls and help for Nonogram
Bring your attention to one round of Nonogram. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Try a more deliberate round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
What counts as success
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Work through the instructions
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Try this 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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Where a round can go wrong
Do not merge two separate runs. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Nonogram?
For clarity: Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
For this browser game, how do I control Nonogram?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
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.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Do not merge two separate runs.
While reading the Guide, what format does Nonogram offer?
The key detail is this: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
While learning, which play mode does Nonogram use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
