Nonogram is a free online picture logic puzzle you can play instantly in your browser, no download, no account, and no waiting for another player. Every row and column carries a set of clue numbers — each one the length of a run of filled cells in that line, in order, with at least one empty cell between runs. Fill in the cells you're sure about, mark the ones you're sure are empty to keep track, and cross-reference rows against columns until the hidden picture emerges. A completed row or column dims its clue automatically, so you can always see at a glance what's left to work out. Play through 15 levels that grow the grid from a quick 5x5 warm-up up to a substantial 12x12 canvas, giving you more clues to juggle and longer chains of deduction as you go. A level is solved the moment every filled cell matches the picture exactly; Try Again deals a fresh grid at the same size any time you want another crack at it.
How to play Nonogram
- Each row and column has a list of clue numbers — every number is the length of one unbroken run of filled cells in that line, listed in order.
- Tap Fill mode, then tap a cell to fill it in; tap it again to clear it.
- Switch to Mark mode (or right-click any cell) to place an X on cells you're confident are empty — marks are just a memory aid and don't affect solving.
- Cross-reference rows and columns: a cell that must be filled by one line's logic and empty by another's can't both be true, so use overlaps between clues to narrow things down.
- A row or column's clue dims automatically once that entire line matches the picture, so you always know what's left.
- The puzzle is solved the instant every filled cell matches the hidden picture exactly. A level is one grid; clear it to unlock the next level's larger canvas.
Tips
- Start with the biggest clue numbers relative to the grid size — a clue of 7 on a 9-wide row only has a few possible positions, and often forces several cells immediately.
- When a line's clues add up (with gaps) to exactly the grid size, the whole line is fully determined — fill it in one pass.
- Use Mark mode generously on cells you've ruled out; a marked line is much faster to scan for its few remaining possibilities than a blank one.
- If you get stuck, switch lines — progress on a crossing row or column often reveals new information that unlocks the line you were stuck on.
FAQ
Is Nonogram free to play?
Yes. Nonogram is completely free to play online with no download, no account, and no in-game purchases.
Does Nonogram work on mobile?
Yes — switch between Fill and Mark mode with a tap, so it plays the same on phones, tablets, and desktop without needing a right-click.
Is there a new nonogram every day?
This version is unlimited daily nonogram play rather than a single daily puzzle — every level generates a fresh picture, so you can replay any level as many times as you like.
What is a nonogram, exactly?
A nonogram (also called a picture logic puzzle) gives you the run-length clues for every row and column instead of the picture itself; filling in the cells that satisfy every clue at once reveals the hidden image.
How many levels does Nonogram have?
There are 15 levels. The grid grows from a quick 5x5 up to a substantial 12x12, giving you more clues to cross-reference and longer chains of deduction at the higher levels.