Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Puzzle 123: Tons of Triangles

Original diagram for Puzzle 123: Tons of Triangles

Count every triangle in a big triangle crossed by several lines.

Chapter
Layton's Challenges (bonus)
Location
Layton's Challenges
Picarats
60 picarats
Type
Write Answer
Region
Same in all versions
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Hint 1

Count the small triangles first, then look for bigger ones made of several pieces.

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

Go line by line: for each pair of lines, look for a third that closes a triangle.

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

Don't forget the big outer triangle itself.

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Answer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Answer

The answer is 17.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

Count methodically so nothing gets counted twice: the single small regions first, then triangles made from two pieces, then three or more, and finally the whole outer triangle.

The total is **17**. (This depends on the drawing, which we can't reproduce; two independent guides agree on 17.)

About this puzzle

A large triangle has several straight lines running through it. How many triangles of any size can you find in the drawing?

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

Similar puzzles: Puzzle 117: Painting a Cube, Puzzle 116: The Largest Total, Puzzle 102: Aces and the Joker, Puzzle 130: Too Many Queens 5

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 123, Tons of Triangles, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?

The answer is 17.

Where do you find Puzzle 123 in Curious Village?

Puzzle 123 is one of the bonus puzzles in Layton's Challenges, outside the main story.

How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 123 worth?

60 picarats.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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