Relaxing Game

Reveal a tiny picture

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Use the row and column clues to uncover a small pixel picture. A compact logic puzzle with no timer and no rush.

Mini–Challenge4–8 minNo sign-up

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Ready when you are
Progress stays on this device
Difficulty
Size5×5
Time00:00
Moves0
Progress0/5
24442
1 15531

F fill · X mark · U undo · R new puzzle · right-click marks X

Use the row and column clues to reveal the hidden picture.

Game introduction

What is Nonogram?

Nonogram, also known as Picross, is a picture logic puzzle. The clues beside each row and column describe consecutive groups of filled squares; solving all of them reveals a simple pixel image.

The numbers give both quantity and order. A clue of 3, 1 means a group of three filled cells appears before a separate single cell, with at least one empty square between the groups.

Category
Logic
Difficulty
Mini–Challenge
Typical game
4–8 min

How to play

How to play Nonogram

  1. Each clue tells you the lengths of filled groups in that row or column.
  2. Tap once to fill a square and twice to mark it empty.
  3. Separate multiple groups with at least one empty square.
  4. Complete every row and column consistently to reveal the hidden pattern.

A little help

Nonogram tips

01

Complete the longest clues first.

02

Mark confirmed empty squares so the remaining possibilities are easier to see.

03

Use overlap: if every possible position for a long group shares some cells, those cells must be filled.

04

After completing a group, mark the square immediately before and after it as empty.

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Good to know

Nonogram Frequently asked questions

Is Nonogram free to play online?

Yes. You can play the full Nonogram game free in your browser with no account, subscription or download.

What do the numbers in a Nonogram mean?

Each number gives the length of one filled group in that row or column. Multiple numbers appear in order and every group must be separated by at least one empty cell.

Why should I mark empty Nonogram squares?

Empty marks record cells that cannot be filled. They prevent repeated checking and make the remaining positions for each clue much easier to see.

Can I play Nonogram on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The game is designed for touch screens as well as mouse controls, with keyboard controls included where they suit the puzzle.