Pixelo
Fill the grid to reveal the picture
Pixelo is a free online logic puzzle where you fill in grid cells using the number clues on every row and column to reveal a hidden pixel-art picture, with a new grid every day.
- Duration
- 3–7 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Skill
- Visual deduction
- Price
- Free
How to play?
A daily nonogram: the numbers along the edges describe the blocks of cells to fill in. Cross-check rows and columns, rule out the impossible, and a picture appears pixel by pixel.
Numeric clues line every row and every column.
"2 3" means a block of 2 cells then a block of 3, with at least one empty cell between them.
Cross-check the clues to deduce filled cells; crosses mark the surely empty ones.
The round is won as soon as every filled cell is placed.
Why play?
Deductive logic and focus, without writing a single word.
Revealing the picture pays off the effort.
A different picture every day.
Tips
Start with the big clues: a block of 7 in a 10-cell line always covers cells 4 to 7, wherever the block ends up sitting.
Add up the blocks plus the mandatory gaps. If "3 2 4" gives 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 4 = 11 on an 11-cell line, the whole line is solved at once.
When a clue lights up, the blocks in that row or column match its numbers. If those filled cells are certain, cross out the rest so the intersections become easier to read.
Only place a cross when you are certain. A cross on a cell that should have been filled counts as a mistake in your score.
The game never flags wrong cells one by one. Instead of guessing, go back to where rows and columns meet: each filled cell often unlocks another.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Pixelo?
Every row and column has number clues: "2 3" means a block of 2 filled cells then a block of 3, with at least one empty cell between them. Cross-check the clues to fill the right cells. You win as soon as every filled cell is in place and the picture appears.
Is Pixelo free to play?
Yes. Pixelo is free and runs in your browser, on desktop or mobile, with nothing to download. Today's grid can be played without an account. A free account unlocks the archive of past days, and SIWA+ (€18 a year) removes ads and adds advanced stats.
Is Pixelo the same as Picross or a nonogram?
Yes, it follows the same idea. Pixelo is a nonogram, the puzzle also known as Picross, Griddlers or Hanjie: number clues describe the blocks of cells to fill on each row and column, and the finished grid forms a picture.
Do I have to mark empty cells with crosses?
No, crosses are optional. They are just a memory aid for cells you know are empty. The puzzle is solved as soon as the filled cells match every clue. Be careful though: a cross on a cell that should have been filled counts as a mistake.
What if I get stuck on Pixelo?
Use a joker: it reveals one cell of the grid. Jokers are unlimited, but each one costs points. You can also give up, but an abandoned game has a capped score. The grid changes at midnight, your local time, and it is the same for everyone.
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