Game guide · CHENYANGDA
Kakurasu: how a round works
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again. A 5×5 grid shows target sums at the right and bottom. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
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
The board gives you the information needed for the next action. 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.
What you are aiming for
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
How to proceed
- 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.
Input guidance
Read the position before choosing your next action. Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board.
A useful example
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.
Notice this detail
Begin with the basic rule, then follow the result of your action. 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 that come up during play
On this page, 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.
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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
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. A new round resets the current game.
During a round, which mistake should I avoid?
The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
On this page, 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 game is played locally in your browser.
How many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The controls work with mouse or touch.
During a round, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
Why can row and column contributions differ?
A square in row 2, column 5 contributes 5 to its row and 2 to its column. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
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.
For this game, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
