About Pixel Picross
Pixel Picross is a nonogram puzzle. Numbers beside each row and above each column tell you the lengths of the runs of filled squares in that line. Use logic to work out which squares to fill. Each level hides a random pixel picture and the boards grow as you progress.
How to play
- Read the clues for each row and column.
- Tap squares to fill or clear them.
- Match every clue to complete the picture.
Tips and strategy
- Start with the biggest numbers: a clue of 5 on a 5-wide row fills the whole row.
- Rows and columns constrain each other, so jump between them.
- A clue of 0 means the whole line is empty.
Levels, stars and XP
Finish a level to earn one to three stars and XP towards your player level. Replay any unlocked level to improve your stars. From level 151 the game enters endless mode, where each level is a remix of an earlier one with fresh colours and a slightly higher difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I play Pixel Picross?
- Read the clues for each row and column. Tap squares to fill or clear them. Match every clue to complete the picture.
- What is a good strategy for Pixel Picross?
- Start with the biggest numbers: a clue of 5 on a 5-wide row fills the whole row.
- How many levels does Pixel Picross have?
- Pixel Picross has 150 levels that rise gradually in difficulty. After level 150 the game continues without end: levels are drawn from the first 150 in a newly shuffled order, with new colours, flipped or rotated layouts and a small difficulty boost, so the level number keeps increasing.
- Is it free to play?
- Yes. Pixel Picross is completely free and runs in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. No download or account is needed.
- Does my progress save?
- Your level, stars and XP are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your site data will reset them.