Free puzzle · ages 7+
Nonogram (Picross) for Kids
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.
Invented in Japan in 1987.
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- 5levels
- 28challenges
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How to play
- The numbers by each row and column say how many squares in a row are filled.
- Tap a square to fill it; long-press (or switch to ✕) to mark it empty.
- Use the clues to work out every square, and a picture appears.
What your child learns
Every picture can be solved by reasoning line by line, so children learn to rule things out instead of guessing, with a cat or a rocket as the reward.
- 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.
Pick a level
Start easy, or jump straight to a challenge.
Ready to try Nonogram?
Free in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. No sign-up, no ads.
Questions parents ask
Is Nonogram free?
The first 3 Beginner challenges of Nonogram are free in the browser, with no sign-up and no ads. Family Pro unlocks every challenge at all five levels, the hint coach, solutions and saved progress. During early access, every level is open to try.
What age is Nonogram for?
Nonogram is recommended for ages 7+. Start on Beginner and move up a level whenever it feels easy.
What does Nonogram teach?
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.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. It plays in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with touch or a mouse.
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