Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Puzzle 044: Tangled Ropes

Original diagram for Puzzle 044: Tangled Ropes

Three rope loops are tangled with a red rope that knots when pulled, so how many loops get trapped?

Chapter
Chapter 2
Location
Mansion Road · Remy
Picarats
25 picarats
Type
Circle Answer
Region
Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Hint 1

Being near the knot isn't the same as being caught in it.

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

Follow each loop and see whether the red rope actually passes through it in a locking way.

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

Some loops simply fall off, and others just hang on the red rope.

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

The answer is none of them.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

When the red rope is pulled tight and the knot forms, one loop drops away completely and the other two just hang from the red rope outside the knot. They can be slid or tugged free.

So **no** loops are caught. (The answer comes from the picture; two independent sources agree.)

About this puzzle

Three loops of rope are tangled around a red rope. Pull the red rope’s ends and a knot forms in the middle. How many of the loops are really caught in that knot? A loop that can be tugged free doesn’t count.

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

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FAQ

What is the answer to Puzzle 044, Tangled Ropes, in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box?

The answer is none of them.

Where do you find Puzzle 044 in Diabolical Box?

Puzzle 044 appears in Chapter 2, in the Mansion Road area, when you talk to Remy.

How many picarats is Diabolical Box Puzzle 044 worth?

25 picarats.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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