Nonogram: a free puzzle game for kids aged 7+

Invented in Japan in 1987. The numbers say how many squares in a row or column are filled. Work them out and a picture appears.

What children learn

  • Logical reasoning: Rule things out until only one answer is left.
  • Number sense: Count and compare groups of squares.
  • Persistence: Try, check and change your mind.
  • Pattern recognition: See the shapes the number clues make.
  • Attention to detail: Count filled squares exactly.

Levels

  • Beginner, ages 7+
  • Intermediate, ages 8+
  • Pro, ages 10+
  • Hacker, ages 12+
  • Demon, ages 13+

Free to play in the browser, with no sign-up and no ads. How to play Nonogram · More puzzles for kids