Pixel Forge
Fill cells to reveal hidden pixel art — nonogram logic puzzles
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About This Game
Pixel Forge is a nonogram (also known as Picross or Griddler) puzzle game where you use number clues to fill in cells and reveal a hidden pixel art image. Each row and column has a sequence of numbers indicating groups of consecutive filled cells. By cross-referencing row and column clues, you can logically determine which cells to fill and which to leave empty.
The game features a library of puzzles in various sizes, from simple 5x5 grids for beginners to challenging 15x15 grids that require advanced solving techniques. Completing a puzzle reveals a pixel art image — the visual reward that makes nonograms uniquely satisfying among logic puzzles.
How to Play
- Number clues on each row and column indicate groups of consecutive filled cells
- Groups must appear in order and be separated by at least one empty cell
- Left-click to fill a cell, right-click to mark it empty (X)
- Cross-reference row and column clues to determine each cell's state
- Complete the grid correctly to reveal the hidden pixel art image
Tips & Strategy
Start with the largest numbers — they constrain the most cells
Overlap technique: if a clue is more than half the row length, some cells must be filled
Mark cells as definitely empty (X) to prevent mistakes and narrow possibilities
Work edges first: rows and columns with a single large number are easiest to solve
Features
✓ Multiple puzzle sizes (5x5 to 15x15)
✓ Hidden pixel art reveals
✓ Fill and mark-empty controls
✓ Error checking option
✓ Timer tracking
✓ Touch-optimized grid
Controls
| Platform | Controls |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Left-click to fill, right-click to mark empty. |
| Mobile | Tap to fill, toggle mode for marking empty. |
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