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Kakuro: how a round works
Read the aim of Kakuro, then make your first move. Complete a 4×4 sum grid with digits 1–9, no repeats in any row or column, and the displayed totals. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Practise sums on twelve small, unblocked 4×4 grids. These teaching boards use whole-row and whole-column totals rather than the blocked runs of classic Kakuro.
Practice beyond the first move
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Complete a 4×4 sum grid with digits 1–9, no repeats in any row or column, and the displayed totals. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Compare a row total with its fixed entries.
- Use the column total for the same blank.
- Enter digits 1–9.
- Check puzzle verifies totals and non-repetition.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
An example before you play
A row total 18 with fixed values 2, 4 and 7 requires 5 in the remaining cell. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
Where a round can go wrong
Repeated digits in a run are forbidden even when the sum matches. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Answers about the rules and controls
For this browser game, what is the goal of Kakuro?
The key detail is this: Complete a 4×4 sum grid with digits 1–9, no repeats in any row or column, and the displayed totals.
As a new player, how do I control Kakuro?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Kakuro?
Here is the relevant explanation: A row total 18 with fixed values 2, 4 and 7 requires 5 in the remaining cell.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Kakuro?
For clarity: Repeated digits in a run are forbidden even when the sum matches.
For this browser game, what format does Kakuro offer?
Practise sums on twelve small, unblocked 4×4 grids. These teaching boards use whole-row and whole-column totals rather than the blocked runs of classic Kakuro.
As a new player, which play mode does Kakuro use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
