'Godfather of Sudoku' Maki Kaji dies aged 69 | Bicester Advertiser
He created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who did not want to think too hard.
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He created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who did not want to think too hard.
He created the puzzle to be easy for children and others who did not want to think too hard.
The 'Godfather of Sudoku' Maki Kaji, creator of the popular numbers puzzle, has died aged 69. He is widely credited with creating the modern game in the 80s which is now played by millions.
Maki Kaji created Sudoku to be easy for kids and others who didn't want to think too hard. He was chief executive at his puzzle company, Nikoli Co.
Maki Kaji, the creator of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku whose life’s work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died, his Japanese company said Tuesday. He was 69.