Petals Around The Rose...

[Dyne]

I was introduced to "Petals Around the Rose" by Dr. Richard Duke at the University of Michigan . Dr. Duke used to begin each of his gaming/simulation courses with this exercise. While some students would solve the problem right away, others would struggle all semester. It had taken Dr. Duke well over a year himself, and he would always explain that the smarter you were, the longer it took to figure it out.

I've only got one lead so far.

EDIT: Never mind. I got it. I still don't get the name of the game, but I can get the right answer every time.

..****. I stayed up so late doing this. I feel like Bill Gates. I'll probably be rich tomorrow.