r/nonograms

Hello everyone.

I have learned about edge technique here with you all.

Could we create a new thread with techniques and tips for beginners?

I know part of the fun is finding out tricks to solve a puzzle, but there are some I wouldn’t have figured on my own.

Growing up I played a ton of nonograms, so I wanted to build my own daily version in the same vein as NYT Games and LinkedIn's daily challenges. If you haven't heard of nonograms, you use number clues on a grid to figure out which cells to fill in, and the solution reveals a piece of pixel art. There is a thorough walkthrough example if you click the "How to Play" button. Today's puzzle is on the harder size so if it is too confusing feel free to head over to the archive and find an easier one to try first!

Currently working on two big features: a breakdown showing how your time compares to everyone else who solved that day's puzzle, and save data so your solve time, completion status, and stats are there when you come back.

Would love any feedback, especially if this is your first time trying a nonogram!

I wanted to make an appreciation post for this sub. Over 20 days ago I made a post asking for help, and you promptly helped me. Since, I've seen you helping many posters. Mostly problems (like my own) was that the poster was stuck on a problem that could only be solved by detecting spaces that can't be filled, but not on the most straightforward way. (I guess it's named border technique? - it's new to me)

A couple of days ago I saw a post in which the solution was actually easy - not like the cases I described above. You went and helped the poster anyway, not judging and not complaining about the problem being too easy. Just helping the poster. (actually there was one complainer, but the great majority of the comments were helpful).

So, thank you.

I hope nonograms can become more popular - they're so great.

https://preview.redd.it/2zo2t72wmm0h1.png?width=1488&format=png&auto=webp&s=6617c5aea9d6e5ba742761d250c15dabb2fdfb34