The Origins of Sudoku
While Sudoku may seem like a modern invention, its roots trace back centuries. The concept of Latin squares forms the mathematical foundation of Sudoku.
The Birth of Modern Sudoku
The puzzle we know today as Sudoku was created by Howard Garns in 1979. He called it 'Number Place'.
The Japanese Connection
In 1984, the puzzle was introduced to Japan by Nikoli. They gave it the name 'Sudoku'.
Global Phenomenon
Sudoku spread worldwide after 2004 when it was published in The Times of London.