THE PLAYBOOK · JINSHENGTEC
Rules, controls and help for Nonogram
Start Nonogram by looking at the playing area and its controls. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
An idea for your next attempt
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.
What you are aiming for
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Making your moves
- 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.
How to use the 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
An example to follow
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. Check the stated objective.
Check this before moving on
Do not merge two separate runs. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, 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?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Nonogram?
The key detail is this: Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Nonogram?
Do not merge two separate runs.
On this playing page, what format does Nonogram offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Work through a collection of twelve 5×5 picture puzzles.
Before I begin, which play mode does Nonogram use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
