Picross DS facts for kids

Picross DS is a fun puzzle game made for the Nintendo DS handheld console. It was created by a company called Jupiter and released by Nintendo. This game challenges players to solve logic puzzles that reveal hidden pictures. It's part of the popular Picross series, which is known for its brain-teasing puzzles.

What is Picross?

Picross puzzles are also known as Nonograms or "picture cross" puzzles. In these puzzles, you see a grid of squares. Numbers are placed on the sides of the rows and above the columns. These numbers tell you how many squares in that row or column should be filled in.

How to Solve a Picross Puzzle

To solve a puzzle, you use logic to figure out which squares to fill and which to leave blank. For example, if a row has the number "5", it means there are five filled squares in a row. If it says "2 3", it means there are two filled squares, then at least one blank square, then three filled squares. When you fill in all the correct squares, a hidden picture appears.

How to Play Picross DS

Picross DS uses the unique features of the Nintendo DS. You can use the touch screen and a stylus to play. This makes it easy to tap and mark the squares.

Controls and Gameplay

Players use the stylus to mark squares as either filled or empty. You can also use the DS buttons if you prefer. The game gives you hints and tools to help you. If you make a mistake, you lose time, which adds to the challenge. The goal is to solve the puzzle as quickly and accurately as possible.

Game Modes

Picross DS offers different ways to play, keeping the game fresh and exciting.

Single Player Mode

The main part of the game is the single-player mode. It has hundreds of puzzles to solve. These puzzles range from easy ones for beginners to very difficult ones for experts. As you complete puzzles, you unlock new ones. There are also special puzzles that reveal famous Nintendo characters or objects.

Daily Picross

A unique feature is "Daily Picross." This mode gives you new, smaller puzzles every day. It's a great way to keep your brain sharp. These daily challenges often focus on speed or accuracy.

My Picross

In "My Picross" mode, you can create your own puzzles. You can draw a picture, and the game turns it into a Picross puzzle. You can then share these puzzles with friends.

Multiplayer Mode

Picross DS also has a multiplayer mode. You can play against friends using a local wireless connection. You can also play against people online using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. This allows you to compete to see who can solve puzzles the fastest.

Release and Reception

Picross DS was released in Japan in January 2007. It then came out in Europe, Australia, and North America later that year. The game was very popular because it was fun and challenging. Many players enjoyed the simple yet addictive gameplay. It was praised for its clever puzzles and the ability to create and share your own.

Images for kids

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  The player deciphering the numbers to create the pattern required

See also

In Spanish: Picross DS para niños