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Nonogram

Fill cells to match row and column hints, revealing a hidden pattern.

Nonogram gameplay

How to Play

Navigate the grid and fill or mark cells based on the numeric hints along each row and column. The hints tell you how many consecutive filled cells appear in that line, in order. Hints turn green when a row or column is correctly satisfied.

  • Filled cells count toward hint satisfaction.
  • Marked cells are visual reminders that a cell should stay empty.
  • The puzzle is solved when every row and column matches its hints.

Controls

Key Action
Arrow keys / WASD / hjkl Move cursor
z Fill cell
x Mark cell
Backspace Clear cell
Ctrl+R Reset puzzle
Ctrl+H Toggle full help
Escape Return to main menu

Modes

Mode Grid Fill Description
Mini 5x5 ~65% Quick puzzle, straightforward hints
Pocket 5x5 ~50% Compact but balanced
Teaser 5x5 ~35% Small but tricky
Standard 10x10 ~67% Classic size, dense hints
Classic 10x10 ~52% The typical nonogram experience
Tricky 10x10 ~37% Sparse hints require reasoning
Large 15x15 ~69% Bigger grid, constraining hints
Grand 15x15 ~54% A substantial challenge
Epic 20x20 ~71% A epic undertaking
Massive 20x20 ~56% Truly massive puzzle

Quick Start

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