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Kakuro Game – Strategy Game Review
Kakuro Game is a Strategy/Puzzle game from Striped Apps Inc., first launched in 26th September 2018.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 42+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Kakuro Game Stand Out
Also known as Cross Sums, Kakuro is a mix between a crossword and sudoku puzzle. Unlike a crossword puzzle where the clue is a word or phrase, a Kakuro clue is a number that the corresponding answer cells must add up to. That’s where the sudoku part comes in. Each clue has at least 2 and no more than 9 answer cells. Each answer cell must be a single digit (1-9). Duplicate digits are not allowed within a clue (4 = 1+3, 4 ≠ 2+2).
Each puzzle has a unique solution that can be solved without guesswork.
Get an amazing Kakuro experience:
● over 6000 puzzles (all free)
● puzzle sizes: 3×3, 4×4, 5×5, 6×6, 7×7, 8×8, 9×9, 10×10, 9×11
● 102 different puzzle layouts
● multiple difficulties and control types
● simple, intuitive controls take the hassle out of solving Kakuro puzzles electronically
● puzzle progress is auto-saved so you can finish a puzzle later
● stats include your ranking vs others who have completed the same puzzle
● challenge others to beat your solve time
● drag to select/deselect multiple digits at once
● sync data (stats, challenges and in-progress puzzles) between devices with a free KakuroGame.com account
● works offline
● can be played in portrait or landscape orientation
● dark theme for reduced glare and improved night viewing
● phone and tablet support
Challenge your brain with Kakuro anywhere, anytime!
This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Kakuro Game is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 24th September 2020
Recent improvements include:
- 1500 new puzzles and 52 new layouts
- Added 10×10 puzzle size
- Added sound effects and background music (off by default)
- Date format now uses system settings
- Various minor bug fixes and improvements
Download & Availability
Kakuro Game is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Would be helpful to pinch-to-zoom on larger levels. Penciled-in possibilities don't scale properly on larger levels. Give some love to the larger levels.
Love it! Not too many ads. Makes you think. Love the hint when you are absolutely stuck. You choose your level that you are comfortable with. No time limit. If youre stuck, put at aside and come back to it later if you dont want a hint.
New game to us and we cant stop playing.
We really like the updates and challenge. Thank you for continual improvements on best version of the game out there.
Love this version. Fun to play and easy to solve. Minimum ads too.
Great game to play in your free time! Really makes your brain work.
Great way to get your brain working. Perfect free time activity.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 3.1.1
- Size: 23.18 MB
- iOS: 9.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Striped Apps Inc.
Last updated: 24th September 2020 | Genre: Strategy, Puzzle | Developer: Striped Apps Inc.