THE PLAYBOOK · XH0411
How to play Nonogram
For Nonogram, XH0411 puts the actual rules alongside the playable board or activity. Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues. The suggested practice focus is explain your choice.
Finite bank of twelve unique 5×5 puzzles.
Explain your choice
Try describing the reason for a move or action in one sentence. If the reason is unclear, revisit the rules before continuing.
Your goal
Shade the grid so every row and column matches its run-length clues.
Step by step
- Cycle a square between filled, crossed and blank.
- Keep separate runs apart by at least one blank.
- Combine row and column deductions.
- Check puzzle verifies the finished grid.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
A useful example
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
Watch out for this
Do not merge two separate runs.
Common questions
Can you show a concrete example?
Clue 2 1 requires a run of two, a blank separator, and a run of one.
What is included in this edition?
Finite bank of twelve unique 5×5 puzzles.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
