Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzle 087: Ferris Wheel Riddle

Original diagram for Puzzle 087: Ferris Wheel Riddle

A ten-car Ferris wheel runs for 30 minutes, so what's the most people who could have had a ride?

Chapter
Chapter 7
Location
Ferris Wheel
Picarats
50 picarats
Type
Write Answer
Region
Same in all versions
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Hint 1

It isn't just 30 cars × 2 people. Think about how long one ride lasts.

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

A full trip round the wheel takes 10 minutes. Nobody can still be on the wheel when it stops at 10:30.

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

Find the latest time someone can board and still be off by 10:30, then count the cars from 10:00 to then.

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Answer

The answer is 42 people.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

1. With 10 cars passing the platform one per minute, a ride lasts 10 minutes. The first riders, boarding at 10:00, get off at 10:10. 2. Everyone must be off when the wheel stops at 10:30, so the last car that can be boarded leaves at 10:20. 3. Cars can be boarded at 10:00, 10:01, … 10:20 — that's 21 cars. 4. With two people per car: 21 × 2 = **42 people**.

About this puzzle

A Ferris wheel has 10 cars, each seating two people. One car passes the exit platform every minute. The wheel starts at 10:00 a.m. and is shut down 30 minutes later. What’s the largest number of people who could have had a ride?

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 087, Ferris Wheel Riddle, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?

The answer is 42 people.

Where do you find Puzzle 087 in Curious Village?

Puzzle 087 appears in Chapter 7, in the Ferris Wheel area.

How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 087 worth?

50 picarats.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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