Game guide · XIAMI-GZS
Find your footing in 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. 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.
Give this approach a try
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.
Your objective
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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
The controls to know
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.
A useful example
Take a moment to check the current turn. 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. The game area remains available above the explanation.
Pay attention to this rule
Check the rule below as you play. 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.
Game-specific help
What is the aim of Kakurasu?
Mark cells so every weighted row total and column total matches its clue. The game is played locally in your browser.
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. You can start a new round from the game controls.
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. The controls work with mouse or touch.
When I start, which mistake should I avoid?
The value is the position in the row or column, not a uniform count of marked squares. The worked example offers another way to follow the rule.
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. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
On this page, how many people can play here?
Solo. This is local browser play, not internet matchmaking. Scores here do not represent cash or prizes.
On this page, what does a marked square contribute?
Its column number to the row total, and its row number to the column total. The game is played locally in your browser.
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. A new round resets the current game.
During a round, 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.
When I start, can I clear a square?
Yes. Tap a marked square again, or use Undo. The controls work with mouse or touch.