A Nonogram — also known as Picross, Griddlers, Hanjie, or Paint by Numbers — is a logic puzzle where you fill in cells on a grid to reveal a hidden picture. Number clues along each row and column tell you how many consecutive cells to shade. By cross-referencing the row and column clues, you can deduce exactly which cells should be filled and which should stay empty — no guessing required.
Nonograms were first published in the late 1980s and quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. They combine the logical deduction of Sudoku with the visual satisfaction of pixel art. Each completed puzzle reveals a recognizable image, making the "aha" moment at the end especially rewarding.
Each puzzle starts with an empty grid and number clues along the top and left sides. The numbers tell you how many groups of consecutive filled cells appear in that row or column, and in what order. For example, a clue of "3 1" means there is a group of three filled cells, then at least one empty cell, then a single filled cell. Start with rows or columns that have the largest clues — they give you the most information. As you fill in cells, cross-reference with the perpendicular clues to confirm your logic. Use the Mark tool (or press X) to flag cells you're certain should be empty. When every clue turns green, you've matched the pattern and the puzzle is solved.
Puzzle Find releases a brand-new Nonogram every day at midnight. Each daily puzzle features a unique hand-designed picture ranging from 10×10 to 15×15 cells, keeping the difficulty varied and interesting. Smaller grids are perfect for a quick five-minute break, while the larger 15×15 puzzles offer a deeper challenge that can take 15 minutes or more. A built-in timer tracks your solve time, and your completed puzzles are saved so you can track your progress over time.
Missed a day? No problem. The calendar browser lets you go back and play any past daily puzzle you may have skipped. Green checkmarks show which puzzles you've already completed, making it easy to fill in the gaps at your own pace.
The most powerful technique is called "overlap." If a clue is large relative to the row width, some cells must be filled regardless of where the group starts. For example, a clue of "7" in a 10-cell row means cells 4 through 7 are guaranteed filled. Another useful strategy is "edge logic" — when a clue's first group can only start at the edge, you can fill those cells immediately and mark the rest of the row accordingly. As you gain confidence, combine these techniques with elimination: once a clue is fully satisfied (shown in green), you know every remaining empty cell in that line should stay empty.
Yes — the daily Nonogram on Puzzle Find is completely free, with no sign-up, no downloads, and no ads blocking the puzzle. Just open the page and start solving.
They are all the same type of puzzle. "Nonogram" is the most common generic name. "Picross" is a portmanteau of "picture" and "crossword" popularized by Nintendo. "Griddlers" and "Hanjie" are other regional names. Regardless of the label, the rules are identical: use number clues to fill in a grid and reveal a hidden image.
A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight. There are 365 unique hand-designed puzzles covering the full year, so you'll always have a fresh challenge waiting for you.
Yes. Tap the calendar icon (📅) next to the date to open the puzzle browser. You can navigate month by month and play any past puzzle. Completed puzzles are marked with a green checkmark so you can easily see which ones you've finished.
Absolutely. The game is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile browser with touch support. Tap to fill cells and drag to fill multiple cells in a row. The grid automatically scales to fit your screen size.
When a row or column clue turns green, it means the filled cells in that line currently match the clue pattern. This helps you confirm your progress as you solve the puzzle. When all clues are green, the puzzle is complete.
The Mark tool lets you place an X on cells you've determined should be empty. While marking isn't required to solve the puzzle, it's an essential strategy aid — marking empty cells helps you visualize the remaining possibilities and avoid accidentally filling the wrong cell.
No — take as long as you need. A timer runs in the background so you can track how fast you solve each puzzle, but there's no penalty for taking your time. Nonograms are meant to be relaxing.
No. Every daily Nonogram on Puzzle Find is hand-designed to depict a recognizable image — animals, objects, symbols, and more. Hand-designed puzzles are more satisfying to solve because the reveal at the end is a real picture, not random noise.