Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Puzzle 078: Water Pitchers
Split 16 quarts of water into two equal halves using only 16-, 9- and 7-quart pitchers.
- Chapter
- Chapter 5
- Location
- Restaurant · Crouton
- Picarats
- 60 picarats
- Type
- Pitcher
- Region
- Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
You can only pour until one pitcher is empty or the other is full. Keep track of all three amounts.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The 7-quart pitcher is your measuring tool. Keep filling it from the 9 and emptying it into the 16.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
Each round leaves the 9-quart pitcher 2 quarts lower. Aim for an amount you can top up to exactly 8.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is 15 pours, ending with 8 quarts in both the 16- and 9-quart pitchers.
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
Amounts are shown as (16-quart, 9-quart, 7-quart). We found this sequence with a full search of every possible pour; 15 pours is the minimum.
| Pour | From → to | Result | |---|---|---| | 1 | 16 → 9 | (7, 9, 0) | | 2 | 9 → 7 | (7, 2, 7) | | 3 | 7 → 16 | (14, 2, 0) | | 4 | 9 → 7 | (14, 0, 2) | | 5 | 16 → 9 | (5, 9, 2) | | 6 | 9 → 7 | (5, 4, 7) | | 7 | 7 → 16 | (12, 4, 0) | | 8 | 9 → 7 | (12, 0, 4) | | 9 | 16 → 9 | (3, 9, 4) | | 10 | 9 → 7 | (3, 6, 7) | | 11 | 7 → 16 | (10, 6, 0) | | 12 | 9 → 7 | (10, 0, 6) | | 13 | 16 → 9 | (1, 9, 6) | | 14 | 9 → 7 | (1, 8, 7) | | 15 | 7 → 16 | (8, 8, 0) |
The European version uses litres instead of quarts; the numbers and moves are the same.
About this puzzle
You have a full 16-quart pitcher and two empty pitchers that hold 9 and 7 quarts. Using only pouring from one pitcher into another, end up with exactly 8 quarts in the 16-quart pitcher and 8 quarts in the 9-quart pitcher.
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FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 078, Water Pitchers, in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
The answer is 15 pours, ending with 8 quarts in both the 16- and 9-quart pitchers.
Where do you find Puzzle 078 in Curious Village?
Puzzle 078 appears in Chapter 5, in the Restaurant area, when you talk to Crouton.
How many picarats is Curious Village Puzzle 078 worth?
60 picarats.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Water Pitchers
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Curious Village/Puzzles 76-100
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/CV
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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