Combine sudoku and a little math with the endless shapes, sizes, and difficulty levels of a crossword puzzle and you have the exciting game of kakuro . Already huge in Japan and taking England by storm, kakuro is the latest game craze to reach America, and Simple Kakuro is designed specifically for these new players.

The book's 214 beginner puzzles are perfect for learning the game, honing one's skills, or just enjoying a few minutes of stimulating play any time, any place. The puzzles vary in size and difficulty, starting with super-easy puzzles and progressing to more challenging puzzles as the player's skill level increases.

Simple Kakuro explains the rules and shows step-by-step how to solve kakuro grids. But don’t be fooled. Although kakuro is incredibly easy to understand and takes only minutes to learn, it offers endless challenges and hours of addictive fun.