Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Puzzle 068: Find the Pentagons
Count the five-sided shapes hidden in a geometric picture.
- Chapter
- Chapter 5
- Location
- Northern Path · Gerard
- Picarats
- 40 picarats
- Type
- Write Answer
- Region
- Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
These pentagons aren't regular. Their sides can be different lengths.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The picture looks the same if you turn it a quarter-turn.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Find one pentagon, then look for the same shape turned 90°, 180° and 270°.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is 12.
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
The picture contains three different pentagon shapes. Because the picture looks the same every time you turn it a quarter-turn, each shape shows up in four directions.
3 shapes × 4 directions = **12** pentagons. (We can't redraw the picture here; the total and the 3 × 4 breakdown are confirmed by two independent guides.)
About this puzzle
A geometric picture hides a number of five-sided shapes. How many pentagons can you find in it?
Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.
Similar puzzles: Puzzle 067: The Chocolate Code, Puzzle 067: How Many Sweets?, Puzzle 069: Chocolate Puzzle, Puzzle 073: How Many Squares?
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FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 068, Find the Pentagons, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
The answer is 12.
Where do you find Puzzle 068 in Curious Village?
Puzzle 068 appears in Chapter 5, in the Northern Path area, when you talk to Gerard.
How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 068 worth?
40 picarats.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Find the Pentagons
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Curious Village/Puzzles 51-75
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/CV
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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