The Prime Factor
Master the art of prime factorization!
How to Play
Complete guide to prime factorization
🎯Objective
Break down composite numbers into their prime factors. Keep dividing until you reach 1 to complete each level!
🎮Gameplay
- You'll be given a number to factor
- Select a prime number that divides evenly into your current number
- The number will be divided by your selection
- Continue until you reach 1
- Complete levels to advance to bigger challenges!
💡What are Prime Numbers?
Prime numbers are numbers greater than 1 that can only be divided evenly by 1 and themselves. For example:
2
3
5
7
11
13
17
19
23
and more...📊Scoring System
- +Each correct factor = points equal to that factor
- +Complete a level fast = speed bonus
- ♥Gain a life each level (max 5 lives)
- -Wrong answer = lose a life
🎓Strategy Tips
- Start with the smallest primes (2, 3, 5, 7)
- If the number is even, it's always divisible by 2
- If the number ends in 0 or 5, it's divisible by 5
- Add up the digits - if the sum is divisible by 3, the number is too!
- Use the hint button when you're stuck (it has 3 levels of help!)
- Work quickly to maximize your score bonus
🏆Example: Breaking Down 12
Starting number: 12
1. Select
2
→ 12 ÷ 2 = 6
2. Select
2
→ 6 ÷ 2 = 3
3. Select
3
→ 3 ÷ 3 = 1
✓ Complete! 12 = 2 × 2 × 3