Nonogram
Follow the numbers to uncover a hidden picture, one filled square at a time.
How to play Nonogram
Each number is a run of filled squares. Keep at least one empty square between runs. Match every row and column to finish. Solve the original 10 × 10 puzzle. Right-click or press X to mark a square as empty.
- Read the number clues above and beside the board.
- Fill squares that belong in the picture. Mark known empty squares with an ×.
- Complete every row and column to solve the picture.
Keyboard & mouse controls
Hover moves the cursor, LEFT does what SPACE does, RIGHT crosses
- Arrow keys
- Move or select a square
- Space / Enter
- Play the selected move, or resume
- N / P
- New game / pause
- H / Tab
- Help and settings / choose a game
- U
- Mark a square as empty
Click the board before using keyboard controls. On a phone, you can also use the buttons beneath it.
Common questions
Is Nonogram free?
Yes. Play in your browser without an account or a download.
Can I pause and come back?
Press P to pause. Your current game is kept in this browser tab’s session; your best score is stored on this device. Clearing browser data removes saved progress.
Where is this game from?
The game engine and board drawings come from Nickelbar by Cob Muddybug, adapted to run in a browser. MIT licence and credit.