Puzzles are the major gameplay element in the Professor Layton series. Though most puzzles can be skipped, some puzzles need to be solved to continue. Sometimes, to pass to the next chapters of the game, someone or something will stop the player, unless they have solved a set amount of puzzles. After successfully solving a puzzle, Professor Layton will be awarded a set amount of Picarats, which in turn unlock certain bonuses. If the player gets stumped on a puzzle, they can unlock hints using hint coins.
All puzzles in the first two trilogies are designed by Akira Tago. In Millionaires' Conspiracy, due to Akira Tago's passing in 2016, they were instead designed by Kuniaki Iwanami. For New World of Steam, the puzzles are designed by QuizKnock, a group with experience in creating riddles for various media.
Number of Puzzles
| Game | Story | Bonus | Subtotal | Download | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Layton and the Curious Village | 120 | 15 | 135 | 27 | 162 |
| Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box | 138 | 15 | 153 | 33 | 186 |
| Professor Layton and the Unwound Future | 153 | 15 | 168 | 33 | 201 |
| Professor Layton and the Last Specter | 155 | 15 | 170 | 33 | 203 |
| Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask | 135 | 15 | 150 | 365 | 515 |
| Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy | 150 | 15 | 165 | 405 | 570 |
| Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | 70 | 0 | 70 | 12 | 82 |
| Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy | 170 | 30 | 185 | 383 | 583 |
| Total | 1091 | 120 | 1211 | 1291 | 2502 |
Puzzle Solvers
A list of all the puzzle solvers in the Professor Layton series.
- Luke Triton - CV, DB, UF, LS, MM, VS, AL
- Professor Hershel Layton - CV, DB, UF, LS, MM, VS, AL
- Future Luke - UF
- Flora Reinhold - UF
- Don Paolo - UF(∗)
- Emmy Altava - LS, MM, AL
- Randall Ascot - MM
- Jean Descole - MM(∗), AL
- Maya Fey - VS
- Phoenix Wright - VS
- Espella Cantabella - VS
- Desmond Sycamore - AL
- Aurora - AL
- Katrielle Layton - MJ
- Ernest Greeves - MJ
- Sherl - MJ
- Emiliana Perfetti - MJ
- Inspector Ercule Hastings - MJ
Puzzle List
- See also the Alphabetical Puzzle List.
Gallery
Trivia
- Even though she doesn't solve any puzzles, Eve Belduke shows off a puzzle solving animation during the special episode, Awkward Moments.
- Miles Edgeworth also has a puzzle solving animation, and uses it after solving a puzzle given to him by Hershel Layton during the special episode Fire Festival.