A kakuro puzzle is a grid consisting of interlocking horizontal rows and vertical columns of squares, called blocks. You fill in the empty squares with numbers that match the clues and work both horizontally and vertically. Sound simple? Guess again! Kakuro uses the logic of sudoku plus some basic math skills. But relax Kakuro For Dummies explains the clues, combinations, fixed values, and candidates all the pieces of the puzzle.
Like its sudoku counterpart, Kakuro For Dummies includes 240 puzzles from breezy easy to diabolically difficult. It demystifies the process, walking you through completing your first puzzle with illustrations and explanations that show the logic involved. You ll get your feet wet with more than 100 easy puzzles, sharpen your skills on120 in the medium to-difficult range, and if you re brave enough, go head-to-head with nine devilish ones that ll keep you awake nights.
In no time, you ll find yourself as addicted to kakuro as you are or were to sudoku, and having twice as much fun! You do the math.