Nonogram Puzzle Generator (Picture Logic Puzzles for Kids)

Print free picture logic puzzles for ages 7–12. The numbers beside each row and above each column say how long the runs of shaded squares are; shade the right squares and a hidden picture appears. Pick a grid from 5 × 5 to 15 × 15, hidden pictures or random patterns, one to six puzzles per page, starter squares, a how-to-play box and an answer key.

Grid sizePicturePuzzles per pageStarter squaresShow a how-to-play box with a tiny solved example (turn off for bigger puzzles)Include an answer key on a second page (every picture shaded and named)

Every puzzle has exactly one answer and can be finished one row or column at a time, with no guessing. Start 7-year-olds on 5 × 5 with starter squares; 12 × 12 and 15 × 15 are a real challenge for ages 10–12.

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Nonogram Picture Puzzles

Use the number clues to shade squares and uncover the hidden picture.

1What is the picture?Shade 52 squares in all.

2What is the picture?Shade 72 squares in all.

How to play

1.The numbers beside each row and above each column are its runs of shaded squares: 3 means 3 shaded squares together.
2.Two numbers mean two runs, in that order, with at least one empty square between them.
3.Shade the squares you are sure about. Put a small X in squares that must stay empty.

Solved example

Tips

•Start with the biggest numbers.
•In a line of 10 squares, a run of 6 or more always covers the middle.
•Cross off each clue when its run is done.

Answer KeyNonogram Picture Puzzles

1Star

2Apple