KDP Tutorials

How to Create a Best-Selling
Kakuro Book for Amazon KDP

Learn the exact 5-step process to generate professional Kakuro (Cross Sums) books. Tap into the lucrative "Brain Training" market in minutes.

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Why Kakuro? The "Mathematical Crossword"

Kakuro puzzles are often called "Cross Sums." They appeal to Sudoku lovers who want a bit more of a math challenge. It's a high-retention niche because once people learn the rules, they become addicted.

Pro Tip: Market your book as "Brain Training" or "Math Logic Puzzles." These keywords perform exceptionally well for adult activity books and senior memory-care books.

Step-by-Step: Creating Your Kakuro Book

1

Choose Puzzle Difficulty and Grid Size

Start by defining your audience. Small grids (e.g., 6x6) are perfect for beginners or quick breaks. Large grids (e.g., 15x15) are for hardcore enthusiasts. You can also choose a shape!

2

Select the pages where to add puzzles

Map out your book. For complex Kakuro puzzles, we recommend 1 or 2 puzzles per page to ensure the small "clue numbers" in the triangles are readable.

3

Select the pages where to place the solutions

BooksGenie automatically calculates the solutions. Since Kakuro solutions can be visually complex, we neatly arrange them in smaller grids at the end of the PDF.

4

Customize the pages and puzzles

Refine the look. you can customize the look and feel however you want, be creative!

5

Generate and download

Click "Generate." The AI builds valid logic grids where every sum works mathematically, ensuring a frustration-free experience for your readers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know math to make these?

Not at all! Our AI handles all the math and logic validation. You just choose the size and difficulty.

Is there only one solution per puzzle?

Yes. A high-quality logic puzzle must have exactly one unique solution, and our generator guarantees this.

Can I mix Kakuro with Sudoku?

Absolutely. Many best-sellers are "Variety Puzzle Books" that include Sudoku, Kakuro, and Crosswords in one volume.

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