Description of Nonograms Katana Nonograms Katana: Sharpen your mind! Nonograms, also known as Hanjie, Griddlers, Picross, Japanese Crosswords, Japanese Puzzles, Pic-a-Pix, "Paint by numbers" and other names, are picture logic puzzles in which cells in a grid must be colored or left blank according to numbers at the side of the grid to reveal a hidden picture. The numbers are a form of discrete tomography that measures how many unbroken lines of filled-in squares there are in any given row or column. For example, a clue of "4 8 3" would mean there are sets of four, eight, and three filled squares, in that order, with at least one blank square between successive groups. To solve a puzzle, one needs to determine which cells will be boxes and which will be empty. Determining which cells are to be left empty (called spaces) is as important as determining which to fill (called boxes). Later in the solving process, the spaces help determine where a clue (continuing block of boxes and a number in the legend) may spread. Solvers usually use a dot or a cross to mark cells they are certain are spaces. It is also important never to guess. Only cells that can be determined by logic should be filled. If guessing, a single error can spread over the entire field and completely ruin the solution. Features: - 1001 nonograms - All puzzles are free - All puzzles tested by computer program and have unique solution - Black-and-white and colored - Nonograms sorted by groups from 5x5 to 50x50 - Download puzzles sent by other users - Create and share your own puzzles - 15 free hints per puzzle - Use crosses, dots and other symbols to mark cells - Auto cross out numbers - Auto fill trivial and completed lines - Auto save; if you stuck you can try another puzzle and come back later - Zoom and smooth scrolling - Lock and zoom number bars - Lock current puzzle state, check assumptions - Customize background and font - Switch day and night modes, customize color schemes - Optional cursor for accurate picking - Undo and redo - Share result pictures - Save game progress to the cloud - Achievements and leaderboards - Screen rotation, as well as puzzle rotation - Suitable for phones and tablets VIP Features: - No Ads - View Answer - 5 extra hints per puzzle The Guild Expansion: Welcome to the Adventurers Guild! By solving puzzles, you will get loot and experience. You will have weapons that allow you to deal with puzzles much faster. You will be able to complete quests and receive a reward. You will have to rebuild the settlement and collect the lost mosaic piece by piece. The Dungeon Expansion: Game in a game in a game. Isometric turn-based RPG. What adventurer doesn't dream of exploring a dungeon? site: https://nonograms-katana.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nonograms.Katana Version history Nonograms Katana New in Nonograms Katana 18.1 18.1- Bestiary18.0- Explore new content in the Guild and the Dungeon.- Guild:-- New technologies.-- Depository (unlocked with warehouse level 5).- Dungeon:-- Confirmation of use of some precious items.-- Favorite heroes.-- Tap a mechanical spider to swap positions.- Puzzle list: drop-down menu (tap circle progress bar) and 2 new color themes.New in Nonograms Katana 18.05 18.0- Explore new content in the Guild and the Dungeon.- Guild:-- New technologies.-- Depository (unlocked with warehouse level 5).- Dungeon:-- Confirmation of use of some precious items.-- Favorite heroes.-- Heroes can level up above level 26, their stats won't grow, but they will get a reward and valor, including for level 26.-- Tap a mechanical spider to swap positions.-- "Nothing Special at All".- Puzzle list: drop-down menu (tap circle progress bar) and 2 new color themes.New in Nonograms Katana 18.04 18.0- Explore new content in the Guild and the Dungeon.- Guild:-- New technologies.-- Depository (unlocked with warehouse level 5).- Dungeon:-- Confirmation of use of some precious items.-- Favorite heroes.-- Heroes can level up above level 26, their stats won't grow, but they will get a reward and valor, including for level 26.-- Tap a mechanical spider to swap positions.-- "Nothing Special at All".- Puzzle list: drop-down menu (tap circle progress bar) and 2 new color themes.New in Nonograms Katana 17.2 17.2- Main character: Wizard, Monk and Scientist classes now give Mental power bonus- Hero skills: Round kick and Throwing level 3- Series: a few more naming patterns included- Replies in recent comments- Turkish languageNew in Nonograms Katana 17.02 17.0- Mental power changes (details in "Tavern" and "Pigeon")- Custom palette can be set as default- Replies in comments- Avatars: customize zoom- "Nothing Special"New in Nonograms Katana 16.50 16.50- New technologies: Explosive mechanical spider, Fertilizer and more- Dungeon: toolbar items can be pinned to the second row- New auxiliary hero skills- New quest- New achievement- Minor fixes and improvements16.40- New building: Chicken coop- New items, recipes, technologies- Dungeon: something new to explore- New leaderboard in the hall of fame: Valor- Mental power potions revised- Office: "Collect all" button- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 16.42 16.40- New building: Chicken coop- New items, recipes, technologies- Dungeon: something new to explore- New leaderboard in the hall of fame: Valor- Mental power potions revised- Office: "Collect all" button- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 16.30 16.3- Showing and filter by number of colors, also filter out puzzles with colored background- Minor fixes and improvements16.2- New dungeon content- New items and technologies- 15th craftifact16.1- Tavern (Guild chat)- Koi fish under the bridge16.0New in the Guild:- Dungeon - isometric turn-based RPG- New buildings- New cooking recipes- New quests- New craftifacts- New achievements- New expedition- Age of Technologies- And much more- Bonus: Clickable avatarsNew in Nonograms Katana 16.14 16.1- Tavern (Guild chat)- Koi fish under the bridge- New option: Snap preview in edit mo7up 7 Down Playde16.0New in the Guild:- Dungeon - isometric turn-based RPG- New buildings- New cooking recipes- New quests- New craftifacts- New achievements- New expedition- Age of Technologies- And much more- Bonus: Clickable avatarsNew in Nonograms Katana 16.03 16.0New in the Guild:- Dungeon - isometric turn-based RPG- New buildings- New cooking recipes- New quests- New craftifacts- New achievements- New expedition- Age of Technologies- And much more- Bonus: Clickable avatarsNew in Nonograms Katana 15.4 15.4- 37 of 1001 standard puzzles was replaced- Synchronization protocol version upgraded- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 15.3 15.2- Guild: quick access bar- Haruka's map fragments can be collected in the office and on the territory- Caravan allows to choose how many items to buy- Festival quest fixed- Adapted for Android 12- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 15.2 15.2- Guild: quick access bar- Haruka's map fragments can be collected in the office and on the territory- Caravan allows to choose how many items to buy- Festival quest fixed- Adapted for Android 12- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 15.11 15.11- New category: Series- Sort by id- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 15.01 15.0New in the Guild:- New buildings and items- New quests- Caravans- Mosaic #9- And much moreNew in Nonograms Katana 14.41 14.4- Puzzle's picture can be set as avatar- Guild: Mosaic #8- Weapon animationNew in Nonograms Katana 14.3 14.3- New option: Show preview- New option: Guild sound- Guild:-- Ship level 4 and new quest-- Ability to cancel production (first 5 minutes)-- Pier now increases storage-- Ramen now fills 3 expedition points-- Hall of fame: user names now clickableNew in Nonograms Katana 14.2 14.2- Now the ship is building on a shore near the pier- Unlocking prospecting no longer requires species- Spices bad luck correction- XP penalty for recent puzzles- Various improvements and fixesNew in Nonograms Katana 14.13 14.13- Ship upgrade to level 3 requires 1 Spices instead of 5 (spent spices returned to inventory)14.1New in the Guild:- Gong building, tournaments and hall of fame- Pagoda: charity- Furnace level 3- Carpenter, Metallurgist, Mechanic, Blacksmith skills max level 3- Reduced the cost of cooking CurryNew in Nonograms Katana 14.12 14.1New in the Guild:- Gong building, tournaments and hall of fame- Pagoda: charity- Furnace level 3- Carpenter, Metallurgist, Mechanic, Blacksmith skills max level 3- Reduced the cost of cooking Curry14.0New in the Guild:- New buildings and resources- A ship with five leveling up directions- Cooking- Epic quest- New treasure maps and expeditions- 5 new artifacts- And much moreNew in Nonograms Katana 14.01 14.0New in the Guild:- New buildings and resources- A ship with five leveling up directions- Cooking- Epic quest- New treasure maps and expeditions- 5 new artifacts- And much moreNew in Nonograms Katana 14.0 14.0New in the Guild:- New buildings and resources- A ship with five leveling up directions- Cooking- Epic quest- New treasure maps and expeditions- 5 new artifacts- And much moreNew in Nonograms Katana 13.2 13.2- Bookmarks in the root directory for quick access- Favorite authors and bookmarks: list items can be moved with a long press- Improved back navigation- Keyboard hotkeys supportNew in Nonograms Katana 13.11 13.1- Experience for constructing buildings- Logistician skill max level 5- Theme for puzzle list: Night- Game of Life: frame counter- Various improvements and fixes13.0New in the Guild: - Treasure maps and expeditions- Your navigator, Haruka Matsumoto- 15 artifacts with permanent effects- New resource and bourse- 3 new achievementsNew in Nonograms Katana 13.1 13.1- Experience for constructing buildings- Logistician skill max level 5- Theme for puzzle list: Night- Game of Life: frame counter- Various improvements and fixes13.0New in the Guild: - Treasure maps and expeditions- Your navigator, Haruka Matsumoto- 15 artifacts with permanent effects- New resource and bourse- 3 new achievementsNew in Nonograms Katana 13.0 New in the Guild: - Treasure maps and expeditions- Your navigator, Haruka Matsumoto- 15 artifacts with permanent effects- New resource and bourse- 3 new achievementsNew in Nonograms Katana 12.2 12.2- Quick toolbar, floating and customizable- New option: Advanced selection by tapping numbers, allows to switch between box and cross- Light themes for puzzle list- Guild: products of gardens is now accumulating during 24 hours- 25 new guild achievementsNew in Nonograms Katana 12.1 12.0Welcome to the Adventurers Guild!By solving puzzles, you will get loot and experience.You will have a weapon that allows you to deal with puzzles much faster.You will be able to complete quests and receive a reward.You will have to rebuild the settlement and collect the lost mosaic piece by piece.12.1- Top 100 of new puzzles for weight categories- Fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 12.02 12.0Welcome to the Adventurers Guild!By solving puzzles, you will get loot and experience.You will have a weapon that allows you to deal with puzzles much faster.You will be able to complete quests and receive a reward.You will have to rebuild the settlement and collect the lost mosaic piece by piece.New in Nonograms Katana 12.01 12.0Welcome to the Adventurers Guild!By solving puzzles, you will get loot and experience.You will have a weapon that allows you to deal with puzzles much faster.You will be able to complete quests and receive a reward.You will have to rebuild the settlement and collect the lost mosaic piece by piece.New in Nonograms Katana 12.0 12.0Welcome to the Adventurers Guild!By solving puzzles, you will get loot and experience.You will have a weapon that allows you to deal with puzzles much faster.You will be able to complete quests and receive a reward.You will have to rebuild the settlement and collect the lost mosaic piece by piece.New in Nonograms Katana 11.3 11.3- Top 100 of new puzzles- New option: Long tap to cross out numbers- New option: Stylus draws, finger moves- New option: Snap preview to number bars- Vibration now optional- Check correctness window now has lock state button- Bonus: Fast playback of solved puzzlesNew in Nonograms Katana 11.22 11.2- Minor interface changes11.11- Tutorial- Cursor and No Overwrite options duplicated in settings- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11.21 11.2- Minor interface changes11.11- Tutorial- Cursor and No Overwrite options duplicated in settings- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11.2 11.2- Minor interface changes11.11- Tutorial- Cursor and No Overwrite options duplicated in settings- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11.11 11.11- Tutorial- Cursor and No Overwrite options duplicated in settings- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11.1 11.1- Tutorial- Cursor and No Overwrite options duplicated in settings- Minor fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11.02 11.01- New option: Cross out cells only if numbers are crossed out11.0- Сustomize toolbar- Customize colors of selection and intersection (Palette menu)- Some fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11.01 11.01- New option: Cross out cells only if numbers are crossed out11.0- Сustomize toolbar- Customize colors of selection and intersection (Palette menu)- Some fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 11 - Сustomize toolbar- Customize colors of selection and intersection (Palette menu)- Some fixes and improvementsNew in Nonograms Katana 10.21 - Sync progress moved to our own server. Google Drive sync will be shut down on December 2019.- Moving Sent by users puzzles to database to minimize memory usageNew in Nonograms Katana 10.2 - Sync progress moved to our own server. Google Drive sync will be shut down on December 2019.- Moving Sent by users puzzles to database to minimize memory usageNew in Nonograms Katana 10.13 10.11- Now optional: Fading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- Fixes10.1- Fading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- The ruler tool lets you to find out the sum of numbers on number bars- Long tap on a number highlights corresponding segment- Filter by ratings and tags- New folder for quick filtering- Print puzzle (Android 4.4+)New in Nonograms Katana 10.12 10.11- Now optional: Fading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- Fixes10.1- Fading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- The ruler tool lets you to find out the sum of numbers on number bars- Long tap on a number highlights corresponding segment- Filter by ratings and tags- New folder for quick filtering- Print puzzle (Android 4.4+)New in Nonograms Katana 10.11 10.11- Now optional: Fading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- Fixes10.1- Fading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- The ruler tool lets you to find out the sum of numbers on number bars- Long tap on a number highlights corresponding segment- Filter by ratings and tags- New folder for quick filtering- Print puzzle (Android 4.4+)New in Nonograms Katana 10.1 - Shading out lines with completely crossed out numbers- The ruler tool lets you to find out the sum of numbers on number bars- Long tap on a number highlights corresponding segment- Filter by ratings and tags- New folder for quick filtering- Print puzzle (Android 4.4+)New in Nonograms Katana 10.0 Version 10.0- Enhanced help screen- Display puzzle list as grid (option)- Adjust cursor size (Game settings - Control)- View answer for rewarded ad (ad free for VIP)- Comments menu- Increased font size for tablets and some phones- Adapted for Android 9New in Nonograms Katana 9.5.3 - Save / load palettes- Predefined contrast palettes- Ability to create nonograms with 12 colors (11 + background)- Auto scroll on the screen edges while drawing (disabled in strict mode)- Double tap cursor to flip it- 15 local achievements (not related to Google Play Games)New in Nonograms Katana 9.4.3 9.4.2- Automatic cross out system completely replaced9.4- Statistics and built-in achievements- Time of solving- Tunable delay for option "Long tap to draw line"- New optional preview size in puzzle list: Medium icons- Save progress in case of crash, if possible- VIP: View Answer option has been moved to Zen menu (Circle icon)New in Nonograms Katana 9.4.1 - Statistics and built-in achievements- Time of solving- Tunable delay for option "Long tap to draw line"- New optional preview size in puzzle list: Medium icons- Save progress in case of crash, if possible- VIP: View Answer option has been moved to Zen menu (Circle icon)New in Nonograms Katana 9.3.6 9.3.6- New option: Cross out ambiguous numbers- Fixed loading error on Android 5.19.3.2- Fixed crash with auto cross mode9.3.1- Auto cross out numbers detects some more cases- Preferences screen for tablet divided into two panels- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) update- Minor changes9.3- New option: Animation (Screen section)- Various fixes, including dots menu- Banner moved to the topNew in Nonograms Katana 9.3.4 9.3.2- Fixed crash with auto cross mode9.3.1- Auto cross out numbers detects some more cases- Preferences screen for tablet divided into two panels- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) update- Minor changes9.3- New option: Animation (Screen section)- Various fixes, including dots menu- Banner moved to the topNew in Nonograms Katana 9.3 9.3- New option: Animation (Screen section)- Various fixes, including dots menu- Banner moved to the top9.2- Top 20 authors in each weight category- More auxiliary symbols for assumptions- New zoom bar; option moved to game settings- New option: zoom with volume buttons- Customizable block texture (Palette menu)- Animated hints and painting- Extra hints can be purchased or obtained for rewarded ad- Blue and yellow areas for resizing number bars was swapped- And much moreNew in Nonograms Katana 9.2 - Top 20 authors in each weight category- More auxiliary symbols for assumptions- New zoom bar; option moved to game settings- New option: zoom with volume buttons- Customizable block texture (Palette menu)- Animated hints and painting- Extra hints can be purchased or obtained for rewarded ad- Blue and yellow areas for resizing number bars was swapped- And much moreNew in Nonograms Katana 9.1 9.1- Ability to rotate puzzle- Vertical toolbar in portrait mode now is allowed- Various fixes and improvements9.0- Create your own style! Change colors and fonts. Switch day and night modes. (To find new settings tap Palette icon).New in Nonograms Katana 9.0 Create your own style! Change colors and fonts. Switch day and night modes. (To find new settings tap Palette icon). New in Nonograms Katana 8.5 New tools for measurements and assumptions: arrows and letters (Can be found in dot menu) New in Nonograms Katana 8.4.1 8.4.1- Snap puzzle to screen edges now optional- Minor changes8.4- Rate fun of solving8.3.1- Mini game Life! Can be started for any solved puzzle8.3- New folders in Sent by Users: Started and Solved8.2- Top 100 of the week- New mark type in puzzle list: A lot of small segments- Fill trivial lines tool can be applied again if there is a new trivial lines while solving New in Nonograms Katana 8.4 8.4- Rate fun of solving8.3.1- Mini game Life! Can be started for any solved puzzle- Fixes8.3- New folders in Sent by Users: Started and Solved8.2- Top 100 of the week- New mark type in puzzle list: A lot of small segments- Fill trivial lines tool can be applied again if there is a new trivial lines while solving- Snap puzzle to edge of screen New in Nonograms Katana 8.3.2 8.3.1- Mini game Life! Can be started for any solved puzzle- Fixes8.3- New folders in Sent by Users: Started and Solved8.2- Top 100 of the week- New mark type in puzzle list: A lot of small segments- Fill trivial lines tool can be applied again if there is a new trivial lines while solving- Snap puzzle to edge of screen New in Nonograms Katana 8.3 8.3- New folders in Sent by Users: Started and Solved- Fixes8.2- Top 100 of the week- New mark type in puzzle list: A lot of small segments- Fill trivial lines tool can be applied again if there is a new trivial lines while solving- Snap puzzle to edge of screen New in Nonograms Katana 8.1.1 8.1- Create nonograms with 10 colors and color background- Save progress to file- Minor fixes8.0- Leaderboards- New folders: Deferred, Trash can- Sort option: started first, solved last- Categories updated- Separate category for Transport- Mini status bar (optional)- In-game back button (optional)- Eyedropper tool (combo: drag to repeat color)- Ability to restart all puzzles- Multi-Window support for Android 7- And much more New in Nonograms Katana 8.1 8.1- Create nonograms with 10 colors and color background- Save progress to file- Minor fixes8.0- Leaderboards- New folders: Deferred, Trash can- Sort option: started first, solved last- Categories updated- Separate category for Transport- Mini status bar (optional)- In-game back button (optional)- Eyedropper tool (combo: drag to repeat color)- Ability to restart all puzzles- Multi-Window support for Android 7- And much more New in Nonograms Katana 8.0.2 8.0.2- Minor fixes8.0- Leaderboards- New folders: Deferred, Trash can- Sort option: started first, solved last- Categories updated- Separate category for Transport- Mini status bar (optional)- In-game back button (optional)- Eyedropper tool (combo: drag to repeat color)- Ability to restart all puzzles- Multi-Window support for Android 7- And much more New in Nonograms Katana 8.0.1 8.0.1- Minor fixes8.0- Leaderboards- New folders: Deferred, Trash can- Sort option: started first, solved last- Categories updated- Separate category for Transport- Mini status bar (optional)- In-game back button (optional)- Eyedropper tool (combo: drag to repeat color)- Ability to restart all puzzles- Multi-Window support for Android 7- And much more New in Nonograms Katana 8.0 - Leaderboards- New folders: Deferred, Trash can- Sort option: started first, solved last- Categories updated- Separate category for Transport- Mini status bar (optional)- In-game back button (optional)- Eyedropper tool (combo: drag to repeat color)- Ability to restart all puzzles- Multi-Window support for Android 7- And much more New in Nonograms Katana 7.5.2 7.5.2- Minor fixes7.5.1- Toolbar revised7.5- New tools: Measure, Fill- Slash mark: assumption for crosses- Preserving mode: don't overwrite filled cells Please rate this app