Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box

Puzzle 010: A Work of Art

Original diagram for Puzzle 010: A Work of Art

What's the fewest colours you need to fill a drawing of overlapping curves so that no neighbouring sections match?

Chapter
Chapter 1
Location
Car 5 (Dining Car)
Picarats
15 picarats
Type
Write Answer
Region
Same in all versions
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Hint 1

Start with two colours and alternate them as you go.

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

Most of the picture works fine with just two.

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

Look for one spot where two colours run into trouble. Check the lower-left corner.

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Answer

The answer is 3.

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Solution, FAQ and sources

Solution

Alternating two colours works across almost the whole drawing. One area in the lower-left corner, though, touches sections of both colours, so it needs a third.

The minimum is **3** colours. (This depends on the drawing, which we can't reproduce; both sources we checked agree on 3 and on the problem area.)

About this puzzle

A drawing is made of curved lines that cross and divide it into sections. You want to colour every section so that no two sections sharing an edge are the same colour. Colours can be reused. What’s the fewest colours you can manage with?

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 010, A Work of Art, in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box?

The answer is 3.

Where do you find Puzzle 010 in Diabolical Box?

Puzzle 010 appears in Chapter 1, in the Car 5 (Dining Car) area.

How many picarats is Diabolical Box Puzzle 010 worth?

15 picarats.

Sources

Facts checked on November 14, 2026

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