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Nonogram

Play Nonogram (Picross, Griddlers) online for free. 5x5, 10x10, and 15x15 boards, fast drag painting, and X marking mode. No install needed.

Read the number clues and paint the hidden picture.

How to Play Nonogram

  1. Row and column numbers show runs of consecutive filled cells. Multiple numbers mean at least one empty cell between runs.
  2. Tap or drag across cells to fill them. Tap again to erase.
  3. Switch to X mode to mark cells you know must stay empty.
  4. Satisfy every row and column clue to complete the picture!

About Nonogram

Nonogram — also known as Picross or Griddlers — is a logic puzzle where number clues reveal a hidden picture. Each number tells you how many consecutive cells to fill in that line.

Three board sizes await, from a relaxing 5x5 to a challenging 15x15. Every puzzle is freshly generated, so there's always a new picture to uncover.

Completed lines fade out so you always know your progress at a glance. Your fastest solve time is saved separately for each board size.

Tips & Strategy

  • Start with lines whose clue total nearly fills the whole row or column — those give you cells you can fill in for certain.
  • Mark cells you're sure are empty with an X right away; completed lines fade out, so you can track progress and focus on what's left.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the row and column numbers mean?

Each number is the length of a run of consecutive filled cells in that line. When there are several numbers, there's at least one empty cell between each run.

Is there a faster way to fill cells?

Instead of tapping cells one by one, drag your finger or mouse across them to fill several at once. Tap again to erase.

Why should I use the X marks?

Switching to X mode lets you mark cells you know must stay empty, which prevents mistakes. Clearly separating filled from empty cells makes the logic much easier.

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Before your first round

Nonogram clues specify ordered runs, not merely the total number of filled cells. Separate neighboring runs by at least one empty cell. Alternate between row and column clues, and mark certain empty cells with X so that you do not repeatedly reconsider them.

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