Classic Nonogram (10×10)
Free printable 10×10 nonogram puzzles (picross / griddlers). Solve with pure line deduction to uncover animal, vehicle, and shape drawings. Play online or download PDF.
- Click & Drag: Drag across cells to quickly paint a row of filled squares or crosses.
- Clue Strikethroughs: Row and column clue numbers automatically dim and strike through once satisfied.
- Thick Grid Lines: Notice the 5×5 major grid lines to count intervals effortlessly.
- Printable Worksheets: Click Print / Save PDF at the top to export clean vector sheets with solution keys.
Explore the Japanese Grid Logic & Deductive Solitaire
Test pure deductive reasoning with classic Japanese logic puzzles — cross sums, naval coordinate grids, inequality Latin squares, and pixel art nonograms.
Nonograms (Picross)
Reveal pixel art illustrations by deducing numeric run lengths
Learn How to Play, Solve & Teach Classic Nonogram (10×10)
How to Solve Nonograms (Picross): A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to solve nonograms — also called Picross or griddlers — with simple logic: reading the clues, overlapping, and marking empty squares. Play free online or print puzzles with solutions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a nonogram / picross?+
A nonogram (also known as picross, hanjie, or griddlers) is a picture logic puzzle. The numbers outside each row and column indicate consecutive blocks of filled squares in that line. By deducting cell positions logically, a hidden pixel art illustration is revealed.
What themes and grid sizes are supported?+
Puzzles are available in 5×5 (beginner / kids), 10×10 (classic), and 15×15 (expert) grid dimensions with themed categories including Animals (cat, duck, penguin, butterfly, whale), Vehicles (car, sailboat, airplane, helicopter, submarine), and Shapes (heart, star, crown, castle, anchor).
How do the interactive controls work?+
Left-click or tap to fill a cell with black pigment. Right-click any cell (or switch to Cross mode) to mark known empty squares with an X. You can also click and drag across rows and columns to paint continuous runs effortlessly.
Do the puzzles have a unique solution?+
Yes. Every nonogram generated in our engine is verified by a deductive line-solver to ensure it has exactly one unique solution solvable through pure logic with zero guessing.
How do I print or save a PDF worksheet?+
Click the 'Print / Save PDF' button in the top action toolbar. You can select US Letter or ISO A4 paper size. Page 1 produces a clean student worksheet with name and date lines and rule guides, while Page 2 provides the complete solution key with the revealed picture.