Fraction Forge · Blacksmith Workshop

Welcome to the Fraction Forge!

In this unique educational game, you become a master blacksmith tasked with creating the perfect alloy for legendary swords. But there's a catch—you must estimate fractions visually by selecting the right proportions of metals. No calculators allowed! Just your eye, your intuition, and the forge.

⚔️ Core Concept

Fractions as Physical Proportions

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• 10 segments = 1 whole
• 5 segments = ½
• 3.3 segments ≈ ⅓
• 6.7 segments ≈ ⅔

🔧 How to Play

1. Select segments from the metal bars (Iron, Carbon, Nickel)
2. Each segment represents 1/10 of the alloy
3. Pour your selection into the mould (up to 3 pours)
4. Forge the sword when you're confident
5. The scale shows you how close your estimate is
6. Perfect matches create legendary swords!

🎯 The Challenge

Level	Metals	Target Recipes	Difficulty
1	Iron + Carbon	3 recipes	Beginner
2	Iron + Carbon	3 recipes	Intermediate
3	Iron + Carbon + Nickel	4 recipes	Advanced

📊 Visual Feedback

The Balance Scale

• Left pan = Your selection
• Right pan = Target recipe
• Tilt shows how close you are

The Mould

• Shows the target alloy composition
• Colored sections represent different metals
• Flash effects for success/failure

Pour Dots

• 3 dots = 3 chances to pour
• Each pour adds more metal
• Plan your pours carefully!

🎨 Visual & Audio Design

Atmospheric Forge

• Ambient glow with flickering firelight
• Floating ember particles
• Wooden workbench with authentic textures
• Animated scale with physics

PSX/VHS Inspired

• Warm, earthy color palette
• Pixel-perfect typography
• Cinematic blacksmith theme
• Satisfying visual feedback

📚 Educational Features

Teacher Toolbox

• Discussion prompts about fraction estimation
• Real-world applications in cooking, chemistry, and construction
• Number line visualization activities
• Core lesson: Fractions are relationships

Learning Objectives

• Visual fraction estimation
• Understanding proportions
• Part-to-whole relationships
• Practical application of fractions

🎯 Progression

Goal: Forge 5 perfect swords

Rewards:

• Level up your blacksmith rank
• Unlock new metals (Nickel at Level 3)
• Master more complex alloys
• Become a Master Blacksmith! 🏆

🎛️ Controls

Action	Control
Select segment	Click on metal bar segment
Pour selection	Click 🔨 Pour (or press P)
Forge sword	Click ⚔️ Forge (or press F)
Reset selection	Click ↺ Reset (or press R)
Toggle Toolbox	Click 📚 Teacher Toolbox

🧩 Tips & Strategy

✅ Beginner Tips:

• Start with simple 50/50 splits
• Count segments carefully
• Use all 3 pours to refine your alloy

✅ Advanced Strategies:

• Plan your pours in advance
• For Level 3, Nickel adds complexity
• Watch the scale tilt to gauge accuracy
• Practice makes perfect!

🖥️ System Requirements

• Platform: Browser (PC/Mac/Linux/Chrome OS)
• Resolution: Responsive (optimized for all screens)
• Controls: Mouse + Keyboard
• Browser: Modern browsers with JavaScript