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Will Shortz Presents Terrifying KenKen

Will Shortz Presents Terrifying KenKen

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Our take on the Will Shortz Presents Terrifying KenKen

A paperback collection of KenKen logic puzzles edited by Will Shortz, with the puzzles designed by KenKen's creator, Tetsuya Miyamoto. The "Terrifying" label marks the hardest tier in the Will Shortz KenKen series, so the grids demand more arithmetic and deduction than the easier volumes. It suits solvers who have finished gentler KenKen books and want a stiffer challenge, and it is a small, portable book for commutes and waiting rooms. Compared with other KenKen collections, it leans on difficulty rather than volume or tutorial content.

Best forExperienced KenKen solversPuzzle fans who want a hard daily workoutTravelers who want a pocket-sized brain teaserGift buyers for logic-puzzle enthusiasts
Pros
  • Genuinely hard puzzles for seasoned solvers
  • Puzzles by KenKen's inventor, Tetsuya Miyamoto
  • Compact paperback that travels easily
  • Clean grids with clear cage notation
  • Part of a tiered series, so you can step up or down
Cons
  • Too difficult for newcomers to KenKen
  • Little instruction for anyone learning the rules
  • No answer explanations, only solutions
  • Paper stock is basic and not built for heavy erasing

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Will Shortz Presents Terrifying KenKen price history

Lowest price we've seen: $14.79 on Nov 10 at Target. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Solvers who buy the Terrifying volume generally treat it as a step up for people already comfortable with KenKen, and they value the Miyamoto puzzles. The common complaint is that the difficulty jump is steep and the book offers little help for anyone new to the format.

What people mention
  • DifficultyMixedSolvers like the challenge but say the jump from easier KenKen books is steep.
  • Puzzle qualityPraisedBuyers rate the Miyamoto-designed grids as well constructed and satisfying.
  • InstructionsCriticisedThe book gives little explanation of rules or solving strategy.
  • PortabilityPraisedOwners like the small paperback size for carrying around.
  • SolutionsMixedAnswers are included, but there are no worked explanations for hard grids.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
2011Source
Publisher
GriffinSource

Questions and answers

Is this book suitable for someone new to KenKen?
Not really. The Terrifying label means these are the hardest puzzles in the series, and the book offers little instruction. Start with an easier Will Shortz KenKen volume and move up.
Who designed the puzzles?
The puzzles are by Tetsuya Miyamoto, the Japanese teacher who invented KenKen. Will Shortz edits the collection.
Are the answers included?
Yes, solutions are printed in the back. They are answer grids only, without step-by-step explanations.
How does it compare with other Will Shortz KenKen books?
It sits at the hard end of the series. The easier volumes are better for learning the rules; this one is for solvers who already know them.
What is the format?
It is a paperback in English, published by Griffin in 2011, sized to carry easily.
Where is the Will Shortz Presents Terrifying KenKen cheapest?
At Target, for $14.79, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Will Shortz Presents Terrifying KenKen?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target.

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Release Date
2011-06Source