KenKen Puzzle Company
Chappaqua, New York, United States
Founded 1981
KenKen Puzzle Company, a division of Nextoy, LLC, offers globally recognized math and logic puzzles. The company enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills for students worldwide, including a strong presence in India.
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KenKen International Championship - Math Puzzle Challenge
by KenKen Puzzle Company
The KenKen International Championship (KIC) is a global competition for students (Grades 3-12) to solve KenKen puzzles, enhancing logic, math, and problem-solving skills.
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About
KenKen Puzzle Company, a division of Nextoy, LLC, is a globally recognized educational company dedicated to enhancing mathematical and logical reasoning skills through its innovative KenKen puzzles. These grid-based arithmetic logic puzzles challenge individuals of all ages to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The company's core mission, inspired by Japanese educator Tetsuya Miyamoto, is to make learning math fun and intuitive. KenKen puzzles are widely adopted in educational settings worldwide, fostering independent thinking, concentration, and perseverance among students. The puzzles are particularly beneficial for Indian students, aiding in the development of crucial skills for competitive examinations. KenKen Puzzle Company offers a comprehensive KenKen Classroom Program, providing free puzzles and resources to educators globally. The puzzles are featured daily in prominent international publications and are accessible through popular mobile applications, reaching millions of users across more than 50 countries. The International KenKen Federation further supports its global growth and educational integrity. With a significant presence in India, KenKen has engaged over 75,000 students through its programs and partnerships with local educational entities like Omnisoft Education PVT. LTD., which organizes the KenKen International Championship in India.
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Programs offered
- KenKen Puzzles (online, mobile, print)
- KenKen Classroom Program
- KenKen International Championship
Achievements
- Invented in 2004 by Tetsuya Miyamoto
- Appears in over 150 publications worldwide
- Over 125 million games played online since 2009
- Recognized by NCTM as a powerful educational tool
- Hosts annual International KenKen Championship
- Engaged over 75,000 students in India through partnerships
Leadership
- Tetsuya Miyamoto, Inventor of KenKen (Miyamoto Math Classroom)
- Robert Fuhrer, Founder, Nextoy LLC (Nextoy LLC)
- Jerry March, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Marketing Officer, KenKen LLC (KenKen Puzzle Company)
- David Levy, Technology Expert, International Chess Master (KenKen Puzzle Company)
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