Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzle 076 (EU): Flower Garden

Original diagram for Puzzle 076 (EU): Flower Garden

Four garden plots have the same area but different fences, so which is the most expensive to rent?

Chapter
Chapter 5
Location
Park Road
Picarats
30 picarats
Type
Tap Answer
Region
Europe / UK · US version: A Tile Square
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Hint 1

All four plots have the same area, so that part of the rent is the same.

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Hint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Hint 2

The only difference is the fence. Which shape needs the longest fence?

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Hint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Hint 3

Count the square edges on the outside of each plot. Long, straggly shapes need more fence than compact ones.

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Answer

The answer is D.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

Every plot covers 12 squares, so the area charge is identical. The difference is the fence, which runs along every outside edge of a plot.

Counting outside edges: A needs 14, B 20, C 18 and D 26. Plot **D**, the most spread-out shape, needs the most fence and so costs the most. (The cheapest is the compact plot A.)

About this puzzle

You want to rent a garden plot big enough for 12 plants. There are four plots, A to D, each made of 12 plant-sized squares but in different shapes. Rent is charged for the area plus a separate charge for the fence around the plot. Which plot is the most expensive?

Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.

Similar puzzles: Puzzle 050: Number Maze, Puzzle 078: Water Pitchers, Puzzle 073: How Many Squares?, Puzzle 069: Chocolate Puzzle

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 076, Flower Garden, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?

The answer is D. This is the European (UK) version of Puzzle 076.

Where do you find Puzzle 076 in Curious Village?

Puzzle 076 appears in Chapter 5, in the Park Road area.

How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 076 worth?

30 picarats.

Is Puzzle 076 the same in the North American version?

No. In the North American version, Puzzle 076 is A Tile Square, about the fewest tiles needed to make a square.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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