If your grid is a six by six, you would have the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, without any repeating. If it is a 9x9, then 1-9, etc. [1] X Research source

Cages can be straight, composed of either a single block or many at once, or L-shaped. Just follow the big, thick lines. Before beginning, make sure you can tell the edges of the each cage to prevent mistakes. Every box will be in a cage of some sort. [2] X Research source

Kenken only contains addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (×), and division (÷). [3] X Research source Cages with only one box and no mathematical symbol (“4”) mean you just place the number in the box on its own. If the box just says “4,” just put a 4 in the box.

If you’re a beginner, start with 4x4 boards to get used to the system and strategy. Some papers even offer 3x3 grids for beginners too.

Only one of each number in each horizontal row. Only one of each number in each vertical column. The answer of each cage matches the number and mathematical symbol in the upper left corner.

Multiplication/division by grid size and odd numbers usually only has a few answers. Examples include “4x” in a 4x4 grid (1 & 4), “15x” in a 6x6 grid (3 & 5), etc. Two-box addition cages, usually for 3+ or 4+ (can only use 1, 2, and 3). [5] X Research source

In the previous step, you noted that you need a 4 and a 1 to make 3-, but you didn’t know what order. But if the same row as the top box already contains a 4, then suddenly it’s all clear. The 1 goes on top, and the 4 goes below, making your “3-. "

4 3 1 or 2 1 or 2

4 3 1 or 2 1 or 2

4 x 4 puzzle rows must add up to 10. 6 x 6 puzzle rows must add up to 21. 9 x 9 puzzle rows must add up to 45. Talented puzzlers can do the same thing with multiplication, too. For example, each row of a 6x6 must multiply to 720. If you have a big product in one row, find out what you have left to eliminate numbers.

4 x 4 puzzle rows must add up to 10. 6 x 6 puzzle rows must add up to 21. 9 x 9 puzzle rows must add up to 45. Talented puzzlers can do the same thing with multiplication, too. For example, each row of a 6x6 must multiply to 720. If you have a big product in one row, find out what you have left to eliminate numbers.

2 or 4 | 2 or 3 X | X X | X 2 or 3 | 2 or 1