The Times KenKen Book 4Tetsuya MiyamotoLabel: Times BooksDescription: KenKen is the brilliant successor to Su Doku that’s taken Japan by storm. In collaboration with The Times Collins – the no 1 puzzle publisher – are proud to publish it in the UK. KenKen is a brain-training puzzle based on logic and simple arithmetic. Perfect for all ages and highly addictive KenKen puzzles challenge and entertain in an entirely new way. The puzzle was invented by a charismatic Japanese maths teacher Tetsuya Miyamoto in 2004. The name comes from ‘Ken’ which is the Japanese word for clever and KenKen translates as‘square wisdom’. It’s based on simple arithmetic and each puzzle involves some or all of the following skills: addition subtraction multiplication and division. As with Su Doku there are clearly defined levels for each type of puzzle from beginner and intermediate to advanced and the puzzles can be on any size grid from 3 x 3 up to 9 x 9. The puzzles improve numeracy logical thinking concentration and perseverance. Can you KenKen?
The Tetsuya Miyamoto The Times KenKen Book 4 (Paperback) would be an ideal fit for individuals interested in expanding their Sudoku or Number Place puzzles skills.
