Game guide · LSZSX
Your guide to Kakurasu
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. 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.
A small practice goal
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.
Aim for this result
Take a moment to check the current turn. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
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.
Making selections and moves
Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board.
A closer look at one example
A careful first move helps you understand the round. 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.
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. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
If you are unsure
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.
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.
On this page, 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.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
When I start, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The controls work with mouse or touch.
When I start, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. A new round resets the current game.
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. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
For this game, does each generated puzzle have one solution?
The generator searches the row-mask combinations and only accepts a puzzle with exactly one solution. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
During a round, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. The controls work with mouse or touch.
