Game guide · VOYOG
Know the goal in Kakurasu
Use the controls beside the game rather than guessing the rules. 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. 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
Check the rule below as you play. 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
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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
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.
Your inputs
A careful first move helps you understand the round. Tap a square to mark or clear it. Undo restores the last state. New puzzle generates another checked board.
See the idea in action
Read the position before choosing your 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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
One detail worth checking
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. Try the rule on the board, then read the next instruction.
Questions about this game
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. No download or player account is required.
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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
On this page, 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.
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.
For this game, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. No download or player account is required.
When I start, 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.
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.
When I start, does each generated puzzle have one solution?
The generator searches the row-mask combinations and only accepts a puzzle with exactly one solution. You can start a new round from the game controls.
When I start, 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.