Game guide · HZYUANPAI
Find your footing in Kakurasu
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Keep the goal in mind before your next move. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Tap cells to mark or clear them. Current totals are displayed alongside the target totals. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
What you are aiming for
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board.
See the idea in action
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. 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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Pay attention to this rule
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Common questions
During a round, 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.
How do the controls work?
Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
During a round, 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. The instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, which mistake should I avoid?
The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. No download or player account is required.
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 instructions above use these same rules.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The game is played locally in your browser.
On this page, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. No download or player account is required.
When I start, why can row and column contributions differ?
A square in row 2, column 5 contributes 5 to its row and 2 to its column. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
During a round, 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.
When I start, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. You can start a new round from the game controls.