Kakuro: Number Crossword

Cross sum challenges

Kakuro: Number Crossword

App stats

Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-17)
Creation date: 2017-12-21
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Identity: find accounts on the device
Contacts: find accounts on the device
Other: view network connections, full network access

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App summary

Fill empty squares so each block sums up to the number on its left or on its top. Each puzzle consists of a blank grid with sum-clues in various places. The object is to fill all empty squares using numbers 1 to 9 so the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. In addition, no number may be used in the same block more than once.

Kakuro are addictive logic puzzles best described as number-crosswords. Using pure logic and simple add/subtract calculations, these fascinating puzzles offer endless fun and intellectual entertainment to puzzle fans of all skills and ages.

The game includes zoom for easier solving of large puzzles, as well as helpful features such as showing possible sum combinations in a block, showing the sum remainder of a block, and using pencilmarks to make temporary placement of numbers in the grid.

To help see the puzzle progress, graphic previews in the puzzle list show the progress of all puzzles in a volume as they are being solved. A Gallery view option provides these previews in a larger format.

For more fun, Kakuro contains no ads and includes a Weekly Bonus section providing an extra free puzzle each week.

PUZZLE FEATURES

• 200 free Kakuro puzzles
• Extra bonus puzzle published free each week
• Multiple difficulty levels from very easy to extremely hard
• Grid sizes up to 22x22
• Also includes 5-grid Samurai Kakuro
• Puzzle library continuously updates with new content
• Manually selected, top quality puzzles
• Unique solution for each puzzle
• Hours of intellectual challenge and fun
• Sharpens logic and improves cognitive skills

GAMING FEATURES

• No ads
• Unlimited check puzzle
• Unlimited hints
• Show errors during gameplay
• Unlimited Undo and Redo
• Pencilmarks feature for solving hard puzzles
• Autofill pencilmarks mode
• Show Sum Combinations feature
• Show Sum Remainder feature
• Concurrently playing and saving multiple puzzles
• Puzzle filtering, sorting and archiving options
• Dark Mode support
• Graphic previews showing puzzles progress as they are being solved
• Enlarge, reduce, move puzzle for easy viewing
• Portrait and landscape screen support (tablet only)
• Track puzzle solving times
• Backup & restore puzzle progress to Google Drive

ABOUT

Kakuro have also become popular under other names such as Kakkuro, Cross Sums and Tashizan Cross. Similar to Sudoku, Hashi and Slitherlink, the puzzles are solved using logic alone. All puzzles in this app are produced by Conceptis Ltd. - the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers, magazines, books and online as well as on smartphones and tablets across the world.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • No ads
  • Smooth gameplay
  • Variety of puzzle difficulties
  • Engaging and fun for math lovers
  • Feature-rich for puzzle solving
Cons
  • Expensive to purchase new puzzle packs
  • Recent update is visually confusing
  • Lacks functionality in game options
  • Issues with the app's handling of pencil notes
  • Limited free puzzles available
Most mentioned
  • No ads
  • Puzzles are enjoyable and challenging
  • Expensive additional puzzle packs
  • Visually confusing recent update
  • Need for more game options and features
User reviews
This is one of my absolute favorite games, there are no ads, it makes me focus/severely bipolar, in addition you have to add, subtract and multiply continuously to get the right combination of numbers vertically and horizontally, it's a lot of fun, I learned how to play in less than 30 minutes, if you like math you'll definitely enjoy this game.
by Symone Yvette, 2024-11-20

A bit expensive to buy new packs of puzzles. They should do some discounts for long term members
by Nurzhan, 2024-11-08

A well-designed kakuro app. Love it! 😊 The latest update has made it difficult to see where mistakes are, as it puts rings around every number in the affected lines and columns. This is visually confusing, so I have downgraded from 5 to 4 stars. ☹️ I can't find how to roll back the last update, or I would!
by Claire Lorraine, 2024-10-31
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