Game guide · LYSZJX
Understand the basics of Kakurasu
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. The game area remains available above the explanation. A 5×5 grid shows target sums at the right and bottom. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Generated 5×5 puzzles with an exact row-mask search for uniqueness before publication to the board. No calibrated difficulty labels.
Give this approach a try
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Tap cells to mark or clear them. Current totals are displayed alongside the target totals. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
The challenge in front of you
Read the position before choosing your next action. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Making your moves
- A 5×5 grid shows target sums at the right and bottom.
- A marked cell contributes its column number to its row sum, and its row number to its column sum.
- Tap cells to mark or clear them. Current totals are displayed alongside the target totals.
- Match all rows and columns to complete the puzzle. Each generated puzzle is checked to have one solution.
Choosing and moving on screen
Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Learn from a sample situation
Take a moment to check the current turn. Marking columns 2 and 5 in the same row gives that row a total of 7. A mark in row 3 contributes 3 to its column. The game area remains available above the explanation.
An important reminder
A careful first move helps you understand the round. The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Read these answers for extra help
When I start, what is the aim of Kakurasu?
Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. A new round resets the current game.
During a round, how do the controls work?
Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board. No download or player account is required.
When I start, can you show an example?
Marking columns 2 and 5 in the same row gives that row a total of 7. A mark in row 3 contributes 3 to its column. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
When I start, which mistake should I avoid?
The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. The game is played locally in your browser.
For this game, what rules and limits are used here?
Generated 5×5 puzzles with an exact row-mask search for uniqueness before publication to the board. No calibrated difficulty labels. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
How many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. You can start a new round from the game controls.
During a round, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
During a round, why can row and column contributions differ?
A square in row 2, column 5 contributes 5 to its row and 2 to its column. No download or player account is required.
Does each generated puzzle have one solution?
The generator searches the row-mask combinations and only accepts a puzzle with exactly one solution. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
Can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.