Kenken puzzles are a little like sudoku puzzles in that they have a range of numbers to be used in both the columns (up/down) and the rows (left/right).
The size of the kenken determines which numbers you must use. If it is a 4 x4 grid, the numbers are 1,2,3&4. A 6x6 grid: 1,2,3,4,5&6.
The numbers need to be placed in such a way that only one of each digit is in each row or column - again, just like sudoku. Such as:
1 2 3 4
2 4 1 3
3 1 4 2
4 3 2 1
HOWEVER... the kenken has an added MATHMATICAL PUZZLE thrown in as well!
Instead of being broken into segments (9x9 sudoku has nine 3x3 segments) the kenken puzzle has different sized & shaped areas with a mathematical answer given for the area.
These mathematical puzzles are given in the form of a numerical answer and an operand, usually liited to +, -, x or ÷(the last is division if the character doesn't display properly.) In single cell segments NO OPERAND is used and the answer for that cell is the numerical value given.
The mathematical problem in each segment must be solved using the available digits and the mathematical operand.
For example, in a 4x4 puzzle a three cell segment might be represented by...
7+
...thus you would need to use 3 digits that add up (+) to a total of 7.
Depending on the shape of the segment, these digits might all be in the same row or column - thus you may only use one of each such as...
4 or 4 1 2
2
1
But if the segment was spaced over both rows and columns (often in an L or box shape), it can reuse digits IF they do not occur in the same row or column, such as...
4 1 --or-- 3 1
2 -------- 3
There is more but these basics will allow you to begin to have fun with kenken puzzles.
I have used Dale Seymour Plexers for years. All I have is a copy of the puzzles and I have worked over the years to create an answer key. Some of them may not agree with the actual answers. I have 1-245, are there specific puzzles you need answers for? you can email if you would like: lnelson@esu9.org
The easiest way to find the answers to the USA Today crossword puzzles is to wait until they are published in the next day's newspaper. There are some websites that claim they have the answers before they are published but that is not verified.
Stave Puzzles was created in 1974.
Charles Wysocki had a web site that would be the perfect place to purchase his puzzles. Amazon and Wholesale Puzzles are two more web sites that sell his puzzles.
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Look for ProfessorNDS on youtube. He uploads all the answers.
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