No. 001 - Simple Addition [Written]

[reminded]

[It's about time to give this device a go. In neat, legible writing is simply the following:]

5 + 5 + 5 = 550

It appears I have my arithmetic out of sorts. However, it would be a shame to scrap the equation entirely. Can you help me correct it by adding a single straight line?

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[reminded]

Well, that can certainly be arranged. It was my mistake to underestimate you.

[avenger]

[ ... ] Then I'll take another one.

written, video, filtered.

[reminded]

As you wish.

[Layton turns his camera on and props it up so that the view is angled at the tabletop. In his hand is five six-sided dice, which he shows to the camera as he speaks.]

This game is called Petals Around the Rose. It is a devil of a puzzle, as well as a fun measure of intelligence; more intelligent people usually take more time to decipher it.

The rules are simple: I will roll the dice, and then you will try to tell me what the score is. The score will always be zero or an even number. Let me demonstrate.

[He rolls the dice:]


The score here is 6.

Now here is your roll:



What is the score? Don't be afraid to take a wild guess.

[avenger]

[ ... after about five minutes he's decided.

This is really stupid. He wants to be right and not guess, but, well.

... ] Is it zero?

[reminded]

No, it is not. Two is the correct answer.

[Another roll:]



Have another go.

[avenger]

[ How does that even equal TWO?

He does not want to guess. He refuses to guess.

... he's about to guess. ] Eight?

[reminded]

Four.

[Roll roll:]



Your guess?

[avenger]

[ gksdlfgjdsflkgjdsgjdfs ] You're making these up!

[ ... ... ... ] Two!

are you grateful for that filter, sasuke

[reminded]

I assure you that I'm not. The answer this time is eight.

This game is likely more difficult for "smarter" people because they are overwhelmed by the endless possibilities their minds are able to conjure -- or so I like to think. I'll give you one last roll for now and if it is a miss, we can revisit this puzzle later.

he is the most fucking grateful. nii-san would judge him if he saw this shit.

[avenger]

[ You know? There's two fucking four's there. So why not. ] Eight.

[ ... ] And it doesn't matter what the reason might be. I'll figure this out, I don't care how long it takes.

[reminded]

[Oh, good. Layton spreads his hands amiably.]

Correct! Do you see why?

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[avenger]

[ It isn't because there are two fours there, he can tell you that much.

... or is it? This puzzle. Some part of him wants to say yes, the other part just kind of wants to destroy this dumb puzzle. ] No.

[reminded]

[Oh.]

Well, a bit of time away from it may help you return with a fresh perspective. Don't be discouraged.

[He scoops up the dice and deposits them into a coat pocket.]

[avenger]

[ Yeah, maybe. He doesn't like the fact that this is taking him so long though.

But at least with time he can try to figure out whoever formula this dumb puzzle is using. Sasuke secretly marks this page for easy access. ] ... Fine. Next time I meet you, I'll have this puzzle figured out.

[reminded]

[Such determination.]

Splendid. I wish you the best of luck.