The hidden-picture logic puzzle

Use the number clues on each row and column to work out which cells are filled — and watch a pixel picture appear. Every board is solvable by pure logic, no guessing. Free, instant, unlimited — no registration required.

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What is a nonogram?

A nonogram (also called picture cross, Picross or griddlers) is a grid-based logic puzzle. The numbers beside each row and above each column tell you the lengths of the runs of filled cells in that line, in order — for example, "3 1" means a block of three filled cells, then a gap of at least one, then a single filled cell. Cross-referencing rows against columns fills the grid one deduction at a time.

Unlike puzzles locked to one per day, this nonogram is unlimited — pick 5×5, 10×10 or 15×15 and tap "New puzzle" any time, or take the shared Daily Challenge and build a streak.

The rules

  1. The clue numbers give the filled runs in each row and column, in order.
  2. Between two runs there is at least one empty cell.
  3. Fill the cells that must be filled; mark ✕ where you know it's empty.
  4. Complete every line correctly and the hidden picture appears.

Read the full strategy guide →

Frequently asked questions

Is this nonogram game free?
Yes — completely free, supported by ads.
Do I need an account?
No — no sign-up or registration. Your streak and best times are saved in your browser.
Do I ever have to guess?
No. Every board is generated so it can be completed line by line with pure logic — the same no-guess guarantee as all Funduk Games puzzles.
How is this different from Picross?
Same beloved mechanic, played free in your browser with unlimited boards. This game is independent and not affiliated with Nintendo or any other publisher.

Quick solving tips

  • Start with big numbers. A 10-clue in a 10-wide row fills the whole line; an 8-clue pins down the middle 6 cells no matter where the run sits.
  • Use the overlap trick. Slide each run as far left and as far right as it can go — cells covered in both extremes are certainly filled.
  • Mark the ✕s. Knowing a cell is empty is as valuable as filling one — it splits lines into smaller, easier sections.
  • Finished lines first. When a line's runs are all placed, ✕ the rest and watch the crossing lines simplify.

See worked examples in the nonogram strategy guide.

More logic puzzles

If you enjoy nonograms, try our other no-guess logic games: CrownGrid (crown placement), SunMoon (binary balance), Sudoku and the one-line path puzzle Trail.

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