Game guide · XZZHUYUSI
The Kakurasu playbook
Check the rule below as you play. 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.
A small practice goal
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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.
The objective of a round
Keep the goal in view while choosing a move. Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. Keep the goal in mind before your next move.
The order of 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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.
An example before you play
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.
A common point of confusion
Check the rule below as you play. 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.
Helpful answers for players
When I start, 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. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, 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.
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. A new round resets the current game.
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 instructions above use these same rules.
For this game, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
For this game, 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.
Why can row and column contributions differ?
A square in row 2, column 5 contributes 5 to its row and 2 to its column. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
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. The game is played locally in your browser.
During a round, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
