emoji · 2 sizes

Surprised Face Nonogram

Solve the surprised face picture as a nonogram in 2 grid sizes — from a 20x20 warm-up to a 30x30 board. Pick a size; progress in each one is saved separately.

Difficulty
Medium
Grids
20x20 – 30x30
Category
Emoji
surprised faceemojimediumnonogram
Time 00:00 Progress 0% Ready

Loading puzzle...

Previous: Sun Next: Taxi

Surprised Face nonogram sizes

GridDifficultyFilled cellsTypical solve
20×20Medium234 of 400 (59%)about 4 min
30×30Medium502 of 900 (56%)about 10 min

About this puzzle

A medium 20x20 grid in the emoji theme, Surprised Face 20x20 Nonogram hides a recognisable picture once the logic clicks. About 59% of the grid is shaded — 234 filled cells out of 400 — which makes for a dense, heavily filled board. The picture is left-right symmetric — solve one side and you can mirror the same logic across the centre column.

The biggest single run here is 18 cells long — fill that first and the surrounding lines fall into place faster. Budget about 4 minutes for a relaxed solve.

How to solve this nonogram

At this size, work the longest clues first, then use the cells they force to crack the shorter lines around them. With so many cells filled, look for clues that nearly span their line; those leave little room and fill quickly. Spot the symmetry early and you can copy solved sections to the mirrored side instead of re-deriving them. Turn Challenge mode on for instant feedback on mistakes, or leave it off for a calmer solve.

Related

More Emoji nonograms

FAQ

FAQ

Which grid sizes can I play the surprised face nonogram in?

20x20, 30x30. Smaller grids show a simpler outline and take a few minutes; larger ones add detail and turn into a longer, more careful solve.

Does this puzzle save my progress?

Yes. Your moves and timer are saved in the browser after every action, so you can close the tab and come back later without losing anything. Each grid size keeps its own progress.

How do I check for mistakes?

Tap Check any time for a manual review, or turn on Challenge mode for immediate feedback as you play.

What do the X marks do?

X marks flag cells you've proved are empty. They don't affect the solution, but they make bigger grids much easier to track.