Game guide · PULIDXVILLA
Read before your next round of Kakurasu
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.
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
Read the position before choosing your next action. 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.
Your goal
Check the rule below as you play. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Start a new round when you are ready to try again.
Step by step
- 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
Check the rule below as you play. Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board.
Follow the example
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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.
An important reminder
Check the rule below as you play. The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares.
Common questions
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.
For this 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. The game is played locally in your browser.
When I start, 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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
Which mistake should I avoid?
The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. A new round resets the current game.
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. No download or player account is required.
During a round, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
What does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. The controls work with mouse or touch.
On this page, 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.
On this page, does each generated puzzle have one solution?
The generator searches the row-mask combinations and only accepts a puzzle with exactly one solution. The game is played locally in your browser.
On this page, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. Keep the current game state in view while applying this rule.
