{"id":4191,"date":"2026-09-24T15:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retroplaynow.eu\/arcade\/nonogram\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T15:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:50:11","slug":"nonogram","status":"publish","type":"rpp_game","link":"https:\/\/retroplaynow.eu\/it\/arcade\/nonogram\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonogram"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nonogram \u2014 also known as Picross or Griddlers \u2014 is the elegant logic puzzle where numbers become pictures. A 10\u00d710 board hides a pixel image. Row and column clues tell you the lengths of consecutive filled blocks. Use pure deduction to decide which cells to fill and which to cross out.<\/p>\n

Our generator creates a fresh random picture for every game and derives perfectly consistent clues, so every puzzle is guaranteed solvable and has a single intended image. Tap to fill, right-click or long-press to cross, drag to paint, and watch the picture emerge. Toggle between difficulties via density, get a hint that reveals a random row, and use the Check button to highlight mistakes without spoiling the solution.<\/p>\n

No math, no guessing \u2014 just clean logic. Finish faster with fewer errors for a higher score and more Retro Coins. Your best time is saved per device. Whether you love quick 5-minute solves or deep 20-minute deductions, Nonogram is the perfect brain teaser with endless fresh boards.<\/p>\n

How to play Nonogram<\/h2>\n
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  1. Read the clues.<\/strong> Numbers at the top and left show lengths of consecutive filled blocks in that row\/column, in order. e.g., 3 1 means a block of 3, then at least one empty, then a single.<\/li>\n
  2. Fill or cross cells.<\/strong> Left-click\/tap to fill (black), right-click\/long-press to cross (X). Drag to paint multiple cells. Crossed cells are known empty.<\/li>\n
  3. Use logic, not guessing.<\/strong> If a row clue is 5 on a 10-wide board, the middle cells must be filled. Cross out cells that cannot be filled.<\/li>\n
  4. Reveal the picture.<\/strong> When every row and column matches its clues, the hidden pixel art appears and you win.<\/li>\n
  5. Score higher.<\/strong> Finish faster with fewer checks and mistakes for a higher score and more Retro Coins. Best time is saved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

    How do you play Nonogram?<\/h3>\n

    Fill cells so each row\/column has consecutive blocks matching its clues in order, separated by at least one empty. Cross cells you know are empty.<\/p>\n

    What do the numbers mean?<\/h3>\n

    They are block lengths. 2 3 means a block of 2 filled cells, then a gap, then a block of 3, in that order.<\/p>\n

    How do I mark empty cells?<\/h3>\n

    Right-click or long-press a cell to place a cross (X). Crossed cells are treated as empty for win checking.<\/p>\n

    Is every puzzle solvable?<\/h3>\n

    Yes \u2014 each board is generated from a hidden picture and its clues are derived directly, so the intended image is always the unique solution.<\/p>\n

    How is the score calculated?<\/h3>\n

    Base 10,000 minus time (seconds\u00d72) and checks (\u00d750), plus a 500-point clean bonus if you never use Check. Best score is saved.<\/p>\n

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