Factorio - Cross Number Puzzle No1

This cross-number puzzle is based on Factorio which is a real-time factory simulation computer game. Factories are built to produce various items from resources. The icons of all the resources and products used in the puzzle are shown and named on Information Sheet No1. Some of the production processes from the game are shown on the Information Sheets. Each process requires 1, 2 or 3 ingredients and the length of time in seconds to complete each process is also given.

Students are required to interpret the clues, extract relevant data from the Information Sheets and then to do the necessary calculations (manually or with calculator)

Students who are not familiar with the game will not be at a disadvantage as the puzzle is self-contained.

The Teacher Guide gives the answers by means of a completed puzzle grid. The actual calculations required to solve each clue are given. This allows the teacher to easily judge the difficulty level involved and whether calculators should be allowed. There are also descriptions and suggestions for use in the classroom and for further extension work.

PC Gamer praised Factorio, calling it “a manufacturing masterpiece” and it has now sold over 2·5 million copies. It is an extremely creative and highly educational game.