2.04 Chronomentometer 1

Order

2.03

Status

::POLISH::

Location Status

?

GC Point of Contact

?

Location Notes

A suitable south-bay geeky location (Computer History Museum, etc.)

Type

Mandatory Puzzle

Plot Setup

The previous activity revealed that the time machine's chronomentometer is malfunctioning. Luckily Doctor When is an expert on such matters -- he did his dissertation on the topic.

Props

• Four sets of hex tiles per team

Plot Point to Convey

The machine is closer to being fixed.

Short Description

The players need to help Doctor When fix the quantum chronomentometer.

Detailed Description

Jigsaw puzzle with constraints. Physical pieces given to players to model the "real" one in the time machine, along with four partial maps on paper. They submit their completed arrangements to lab staff, who will confirm the solution.

Puzzle Answer

Correctly configured mentomenters, represented by an alphanumeric sequence.

Puzzle Solution

Each set consists of unique hexaxgonal 4-ominoes (and some 3-ominoes) that tesselate into the Trenchwood "T" logo shape. For each puzzle sheet, some of the pieces are given fixed positions, and the others must be figured out.

Budget

 Scrap Acrylic, about 2.2 puzzles per $1 sheet = $58
 Printer Ink = $9 (est.)
 Label Stock, about 1.9 puzzles per $0.4 sheet = $26

Manager

Wei-Hwa

Response to Correct Answer

?

To Do

• Determine which 4 randomly-generated puzzles are appropriate for training

Other Notes

This is a "trainer" puzzle for a series of them appearing later in the act.