Petals Around the Rose: Fraternity Register

My 15-year-old sister sent this to me. She solved it in 7 rolls, so thank goodness I got it in 5 (score one for me...) It's simple and intuitive, so I'd liken it to Apple's style much more so than Microsoft's and can see why Bill Gates took so long to get it. From the insightful account though, you've really gotta admire his pertinacity and the remarkable payoff system wired into his brain. I wouldn't be surprised if he really does end up conquering the world ;)

Whew! I was close once but then went way off, eventually got back there again.

A friend gave me the puzzle initially written down as a series of 5 random numbers between 1 and 6. Needless to say, I didn't solve it that way at all. Took me about 15 minutes after I clicked the URL to this site and saw the game is supposed to be played with dice. Doh!!!

Hey. I got it in three minutes. The name gives it away.

Wow. That took me an hour or two, but was worth it. Thanks for giving us this.

It took me about 1 hour, I needed a hint or two but I did work it out in the end

After 14 rolls and then a reread of the name is important. Then I realized I'd seen the puzzle already years ago - I should've gotten it right away!

twigged to it reading the bill gates story ...

It took me about 3 hours to figure it out, and right when I did, like everyone else, you think how could you not of thought of that sooner. But I am on my way to go buy some dice right now. Gonna play this at work

Took me nearly an hour, and I feel kind of foolish, but it was time well spent.