Game guide · SZLYSY56
Play Kakurasu with the rules at hand
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.
Generated 5×5 puzzles with an exact row-mask search for uniqueness before publication to the board. No calibrated difficulty labels.
Bring this focus to a round
Check the rule below as you play. Tap cells to mark or clear them. Current totals are displayed alongside the target totals.
The objective of a round
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Your inputs
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. 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
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. 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 goal in mind before your next move.
A common point of confusion
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.
Questions about this game
When I start, what is the aim of Kakurasu?
Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. The instructions above use these same rules.
When I start, how do the controls work?
Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
For this game, 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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
Which mistake should I avoid?
The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. The instructions above use these same rules.
When I start, 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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
During a round, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
For this game, why can row and column contributions differ?
A square in row 2, column 5 contributes 5 to its row and 2 to its column. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
When I start, does each generated puzzle have one solution?
The generator searches the row-mask combinations and only accepts a puzzle with exactly one solution. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
When I start, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. The controls work with mouse or touch.