Logic Pro Japan is an arcade puzzle game released in 1996. Bringing the classic nonogram (or Picross) formula to the arcades, players must reveal hidden pixel-art pictures by filling in a grid according to numerical clues along the edges. It challenges players to use logical deduction to complete each picture before the timer runs out.
How to play
The objective is to fill in the correct squares on the grid while avoiding mistakes. The numbers on the top and left sides indicate the lengths of consecutive filled squares in that row or column. Use the directional controls to move your cursor across the grid, the primary button to fill a square, and the secondary button to mark a square with an ‘X’ to indicate it should remain empty. Arcade controls are typically mapped to the arrow keys for movement, with Z and X for your primary actions, and Shift/Enter for Insert Coin and Start.
Tips
- Start by looking for large numbers that take up most or all of a row or column, as these are the easiest to fill in safely.
- Use the ‘X’ marker liberally. Marking squares you know must be empty is just as important as filling in the correct ones, as it narrows down the possibilities for intersecting lines.
- Keep an eye on the timer. Arcade puzzle games often have strict time limits, so try to build momentum and avoid guessing, which can lead to time penalties.

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