Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Puzzle 046 (EU): Star in the Sky
Count every triangle in a picture of a big star shining over a little house.
- Chapter
- Chapter 4
- Location
- Park Gate · Deke
- Picarats
- 20 picarats
- Type
- Write Answer
- Region
- Europe / UK · US version: The Biggest Star
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Don't only look at the big star. Check the rest of the picture for triangles too.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The house has a couple of triangles of its own — look at the roof and the chimney.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Inside the star, the small triangles at the points are easy. Now look for larger triangles made of several pieces.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is 12.
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
Count in groups so you don't miss or double-count anything:
1. The house contributes its roof and its chimney. 2. The star's points give the obvious small triangles. 3. The remaining triangles are the larger ones formed by combining sections of the star.
All together there are **12**. (This one depends on the picture, so we haven't been able to re-derive the count ourselves; two independent guides agree on 12.)
About this puzzle
A picture shows a giant star shining over a little house. Count every triangle in the picture, including triangles that overlap other triangles.
Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.
Similar puzzles: Puzzle 046: The Biggest Star, Puzzle 045: Puzzled Aliens, Puzzle 042: The Camera and Case, Puzzle 050: OTTF?
All Professor Layton and the Curious Village puzzles
FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 046, Star in the Sky, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
The answer is 12. This is the European (UK) version of Puzzle 046.
Where do you find Puzzle 046 in Curious Village?
Puzzle 046 appears in Chapter 4, in the Park Gate area, when you talk to Deke.
How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 046 worth?
20 picarats.
Is Puzzle 046 the same in the North American version?
No. In the North American version, Puzzle 046 is The Biggest Star, where you draw a five-pointed star.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Star in the Sky
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Curious Village/Puzzles 26-50
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/CV
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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