Griddler Puzzles
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Griddler is the name commonly used for nonogram puzzles in the United Kingdom and across Europe. If you grew up solving logic puzzles from a British puzzle magazine, you likely know these as Griddlers. The solving rules are exactly the same as nonograms, Picross, and Hanjie.
The Griddler Tradition
Griddlers gained popularity through dedicated puzzle magazines and newspapers in the 1990s and 2000s. The European griddler community has a rich tradition of puzzle design, with an emphasis on elegant grid patterns that produce beautiful images. Our griddler section honors this tradition with carefully crafted puzzles across all grid sizes.
Available Griddler Sizes
We offer griddler puzzles in 5x5, 10x10, 15x15, and 20x20 grid sizes. Each size is available in multiple difficulty levels. Whether you want a quick five-minute griddler or a challenging half-hour solve, you will find it here. All puzzles are free to play online or download as printable PDFs.
For Magazine Griddler Fans
If you enjoy the griddler puzzles in printed magazines, our printable PDFs offer the same pencil-and-paper experience with an unlimited supply of new puzzles. The print layout is clean and optimized for comfortable solving on standard paper sizes.
What is a griddler puzzle?
Griddler is a popular name for nonogram puzzles, especially common in European markets and mobile puzzle apps. The name "Griddler" reflects the grid-based nature of the puzzle. The rules are identical to nonograms: use row and column number clues to fill cells and reveal a hidden pixel art image.
Are griddlers harder than regular nonograms?
No — griddlers and nonograms are the same puzzle. The name is regional preference rather than a format distinction. A griddler with the same grid size and clue difficulty as a nonogram is equally challenging.