Japanese Mosaic is a clue-linking puzzle based on a grid with a pixel-art picture hidden inside. Using logic alone, the solver determines which squares are painted and which should remain empty until the hidden picture is completely exposed. Japanese Mosaic Puzzle also known as “Japanese Painting”, “Fill-a-Pix”, "Mosaic”, "Mosaik”, "Nurie Puzzle", "Nampre Puzzle".
Puzzle look like a grid with numbers scattered in various places. Each number (clue) shows how many squares around clue, (including square with clue) should be fill in. Therefore, used clues are in the range from 0 to 9 inclusive.
According to the principle solutions, Japanese Mosaic is very similar to the popular game "Minesweeper".
If you like Japanese crosswords, Sudoku, Philippine Puzzle and other logic puzzles, you will love Japanese Mosaic as well!
We only wish you to have success and a pleasant game!