Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Puzzle 012: Clouds and Sky
A drawing with a total area of 10 is part sky, part cloud, so what's the ratio of sky to cloud?
- Chapter
- Chapter 1
- Location
- Car 6 · Grousley
- Picarats
- 30 picarats
- Type
- Write Answer
- Region
- Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Look at the studs around the edge of the picture.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Use them to divide the picture into ten equal squares.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Some squares are colour-reversed copies of others. Pair them up.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is 6 parts sky to 4 parts cloud.
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
Use the studs around the frame to split the picture into ten equal squares.
1. Eight of the squares come in pairs, where one is the colour-reverse of the other. Each pair adds up to one square of sky and one square of cloud, so the eight give 4 sky and 4 cloud. 2. The two remaining squares are all sky.
That's **6 sky to 4 cloud**. (The squares can only be seen in the picture; two independent sources agree on the pairing and the answer.)
About this puzzle
A fellow passenger shows you a picture with a total area of 10 and asks how much of it is sky and how much is cloud. He insists there’s a definite method, not guesswork.
Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5 or Nintendo. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.
Similar puzzles: Puzzle 013: On Your Plate, Puzzle 014: Red Caps, Puzzle 010: A Work of Art, Puzzle 020: The Shoe Store Thief
All Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box puzzles
FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 012, Clouds and Sky, in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box?
The answer is 6 parts sky to 4 parts cloud.
Where do you find Puzzle 012 in Diabolical Box?
Puzzle 012 appears in Chapter 1, in the Car 6 area, when you talk to Grousley.
How many picarats is Diabolical Box Puzzle 012 worth?
30 picarats.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Clouds and Sky
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box/Puzzles 1-25
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/DB
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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