Second-Degree White Belt KenKen®

by Tetsuya Miyamoto

Overview

Math meets sudoku in this fun, challenging puzzle craze from Japan.

KenKen is a grid-based numerical puzzle that uses basic math operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—while also challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. In a way, KenKen is like a game of pool or even chess: The more you think ahead to your next move and consider all the possible outcomes, the better you’ll get . . . and the smarter you’ll become!

Need to learn more about KenKen, or hone your rusty solving skills? These easier white belt puzzles are great for those just beginning to navigate this fun type of puzzle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454927259
Publisher:	Puzzlewright
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Series:	Martial Arts Puzzles Series
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	272,520
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Acclaimed Japanese mathematics instructor Tetsuya Miyamoto developed KenKen in 2004 with the goal of improving his students’ math and logic skills. The result is a puzzle that’s understandable, fun, and challenging for any level of student—and most importantly encourages independent thinking, trial and error, concentration, and perseverance. But even though KenKen was born in the classroom, it was far too addictive to stay in school. The puzzle quickly became a favorite leisure activity for all ages throughout Japan and then for millions of players worldwide. In 2008, Nextoy LLC brought KenKen to the United States. Soon, it was the first daily feature since the crossword puzzle to appear in The New York Times. As its popularity grew, KenKen appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Times of London, Scholastic classroom magazines, and more than 100 other national US publications. An ever-growing network of teachers coast to coast praise its academic value and continue to use it in class.