Rules, controls, and tips

How To Play Nonogram

Read the row and column clues, fill the cells that belong, mark likely blanks, and reveal the hidden picture in your browser.

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Quick start steps

Use these steps before your first run.

  1. Play toward the objective

    Each clue number marks a run of filled cells, and separated numbers need at least one clear cell between them.

  2. Play toward the objective

    Use Fill, Mark, and Clear to test the picture without losing track of spaces you know are empty.

  3. Step 3

    Tap or drag across cells, or use arrow keys with F, M, C, and Space for keyboard play.

  4. Track your result

    Best move counts save on this device after each completed picture.

  5. Use the support controls

    Restart clears the current picture, while New puzzle rotates through original local picture grids.

Game goal

What to focus on while playing.

Fill cells from number clues to reveal a hidden picture

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First-run tips

Small habits that help quickly.

  • Each clue number marks a run of filled cells, and separated numbers need at least one clear cell between them.
  • Use Fill, Mark, and Clear to test the picture without losing track of spaces you know are empty.
  • Tap or drag across cells, or use arrow keys with F, M, C, and Space for keyboard play.
  • Best move counts save on this device after each completed picture.
  • Restart clears the current picture, while New puzzle rotates through original local picture grids.

Questions

Before you start playing.

How do I play Nonogram on Poket52?

Open Nonogram, press Play, and follow the controls shown on the browser game panel. The how-to steps on this page cover the main objective, controls, and retry flow.

Do I need to download Nonogram?

No. Nonogram runs in the browser on Poket52, so you can play without downloading an app or creating an account.

What should I learn first in Nonogram?

Start with the basic controls, then focus on the game objective and one repeatable improvement habit, such as protecting space, checking moves, or using restart after a short practice round.