Little has changed in the world of Sudoku since it was introduced to the world thirty years ago as “number placement.” Numbers one through nine would fill out nine-by-nine grids consisting of nine smaller three-by-three grids. No math was needed, as logic alone ruled what was always considered a numbers game. Sadly, throughout those three decades Sudoku’s connection to logic rarely allowed artistic creativity to advance the game from its cold, calculated roots.
Enter Sudoku Plus, the latest, and possibly greatest, number placement series by Japan’s puzzlemaster supreme Tetsuya Nishio. Packaged in a stylish pocket-sized format, this new line is not only mentally stimulating—these books make puzzlers look just as smart. Inside Volume One, 101 delightfully devious sudoku puzzles are followed by 10 intellectual but artistic O’Ekaki puzzles. Each one of these handcrafted puzzles are designed with practical puzzlers in mind, making them must-haves for commutes or as gifts.
As a puzzled society, it’s about time we moved beyond simple number placement and into a world that demands more… Let Sudoku Plus lead you there today.
Tags: sudoku, sudoku plus, tetsuya nishio
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