How to play Kakuro

The rules

  1. Fill the white cells with digits 1–9.
  2. Each across or down run must add up to its clue number.
  3. A digit cannot repeat within the same run.
  4. Tap a cell and type a number — see the combination list if you get stuck.
162471798138287119
Example board

Getting started: Short runs have few combinations — 3 across two cells must be 1+2, and 17 across two must be 8+9.

Step by step

  1. 35↓ 3↓ 10↓ 3↓8→3→ 16↓23→ 16↓14→10→ 16↓16→ 11↓5→ 17↓9→ 16↓12→11→ 17↓10→ 4↓25→11→7→

    1The clues (black cells) give the sum for the run across (→) and down (↓).

  2. 35↓ 3↓ 10↓ 3↓8→3→ 16↓23→ 16↓14→910→ 16↓16→ 11↓5→ 17↓9→ 16↓12→11→ 17↓10→ 4↓25→11→7→

    2The across run (14 over 2) and the down run (16 over 2) rule out everything else — only 9 fits.

  3. 35↓ 3↓ 10↓ 3↓8→3→ 16↓23→ 16↓14→9510→ 16↓16→ 11↓5→ 17↓9→ 16↓12→11→ 17↓10→ 4↓25→11→7→

    3The across run (14 over 2) and the down run (35 over 5) rule out everything else — only 5 fits.

  4. 35↓ 3↓ 10↓ 3↓8→3→ 16↓23→ 16↓14→9510→ 16↓16→7 11↓5→ 17↓9→ 16↓12→11→ 17↓10→ 4↓25→11→7→

    4The across run (16 over 2) and the down run (16 over 2) rule out everything else — only 7 fits.

4 more steps in this walkthrough — the full step-by-step solve is a Pluss feature. About Pluss →

Real puzzle no. 52660, solved step by step by the logic solver.

Common questions

Can I play right in the browser?

Yes. Pick a Kakuro puzzle and solve it on screen — press “Check” to see if you are on track, and “Hint” if you get stuck. You can also print it.

Can I link to a specific puzzle?

Of course. Every puzzle has a number, and you can link straight to it: puzzles.flogvit.com/eng/kakuro?nr=100. Replace 100 with the puzzle number — handy for challenging a friend with the very same puzzle.

Can I print the puzzles?

Yes. Each type has a print sheet for one or four puzzles with the answers on a separate page.

Are the puzzles free to use?

Yes, this is a free service. If you want to publish the puzzles elsewhere you must arrange it first — see copyright.