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How to play Kakuro
Take a moment with Kakuro before moving to another game. Complete a 4×4 sum grid with digits 1–9, no repeats in any row or column, and the displayed totals. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Complete a 4×4 sum grid with digits 1–9, no repeats in any row or column, and the displayed totals. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A row total 18 with fixed values 2, 4 and 7 requires 5 in the remaining cell. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Repeated digits in a run are forbidden even when the sum matches. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Kakuro?
For clarity: 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?
For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Kakuro?
The key detail is this: A row total 18 with fixed values 2, 4 and 7 requires 5 in the remaining cell.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Kakuro?
Here is the relevant explanation: Repeated digits in a run are forbidden even when the sum matches.
When I return, what format does Kakuro offer?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.