The rules are simple: Try to think of a number that doesn't fall under the 1-2-4 loop. How it works is if your number is odd, it will multiply that number by 3 and add 1, or (3n + 1). If your number is even, it will divide by 2, or (n ÷ 2). Once it has calculated that answer, it will apply the rules for the result and repeat it that way. To win, you must find a number that has it's own loop where a number other than 1, 2, or 4 is repeated at least twice. But beware, not even the smartest people have found an answer! try 0 Why are you down here?
How it works is pretty self-explanatory.