Game guide · LZWEIDAO
Kakurasu: learn through an example
Take a moment to check the current turn. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Take a moment to check the current turn. Tap cells to mark or clear them. Current totals are displayed alongside the target totals. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
The purpose of your moves
Take a moment to check the current turn. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
The steps to play
- 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.
Controls
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. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
Put the rules into context
The board gives you the information needed for the next 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.
One detail worth checking
Read the position before choosing your next 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
For this game, what is the aim of Kakurasu?
Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. No download or player account is required.
On this page, how do the controls work?
Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
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.
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. Use the labelled controls for your next action.
During a round, 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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
For this game, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. You can start a new round from the game controls.
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.
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. No download or player account is required.