| This page lists the Mysteries from Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask Major spoilers are present regarding the game's plot. You should only read this page after finishing the game. |
1. The Miracle of Monte d'Or[]
US Version: Monte d'Or is well known because it started out as an oasis with one small inn and expanded into a large and prosperous city in the space of just 18 years. How could such a city develop so fast?
UK Version: Prosperous Monte d'Or is famous for growing from a single humble inn into a large and wealthy city in the space of just 18 years. How could such a city develop so fast?
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| First: US Version: Monte d'Or is quite impressive. Especially considering that Henry built it from nothing. UK Version: Monte d'Or is a huge city, which Henry Ledore built from nothing in a mere 18 years. That's quite an accomplishment! Second: US Version: The gallery plaza in the center of town was built on top of an oasis. The city probably then developed around this water source. UK Version: The gallery plaza in the centre of town was built on top of an oasis. The city no doubt developed around this water source. Third: US Version: It seems that many of the former inhabitants of Stansbury have moved to Monte d'Or. That must have boosted the population. UK Version: It seems that many of the former inhabitants of Stansbury have moved to Monte d'Or. That must have also boosted the population. Fourth: US Version: The Reunion Inn... It seems that the whole city of Monte d'Or was built around the little inn Henry built in the desert. UK Version: Reunion Inn... It appears that the whole city of Monte d'Or was built around the little inn that Henry built in the desert. Fifth: US Version: The logs from the teams that searched for Randall clearly indicate that the Reunion Inn was their base of operations. UK Version: The records left by the rescue team who searched for Randall clearly indicate that the Reunion Inn was their base of operations. Solved: US Version: Monte d'Or wouldn't exist if Henry hadn't offered such a large reward. UK Version: It seems that Monte d'Or owes its whole existence to the prize money Henry offered to find Randall. |
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 UK Version: Some 18 years ago, Henry offered a hefty reward for Randall's return, attracting entrepreneurs and fortune-seekers from all parts to the Reunion Inn. Many stayed and set up businesses, and the little settlement grew into a full-blown city. Thus, it could be said that Monte d'Or was built upon Henry's devotion to his friend. |
2. The Petrification Incident (US)/The Petrification Miracle (UK)[]
US Version: A number of people were turned to stone during the parade in Carnival Square. Some members of the crowd claim to have witnessed the petrification as it occurred. Was this really some sort of miraculous act?
UK Version: A number of people were turned to stone during the parade on Celebration Boulevard. Some members of the crowd appear to have witnessed the petrification as it occurred. Was this really some sort of miraculous act?
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| First: US Version: The crowds deserted Carnival Square, leaving behing stone statues that must have been living people only moments before... UK Version: The crowds deserted Celebration Boulevard, leaving forlorn stone statues that were seemingly living people just moments before... Second: US Version: The stone figures have now been cleared from the street, but as far as I know, the petrified victims have yet to be identified. UK Version: The stone figures have been cleared from the street, but the victims have yet to be identified. Third: US Version: It seems the police were examining the trail left by a horse-drawn cart in the street. Was it just a part of the parade? UK Version: The police were examining a trail from a horse cart... Was this just a part of the parade? Solved: US Version: All the culprits had to do was position the statues and then claim they saw them turn to stone. This created a panic among the crowd. UK Version: All the culprits had to do was place statues then claim they'd watched them turn to stone. This created panic among the crowd. |
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 UK Version: The petrification miracle was nothing but an elaborate trick. The perpetrators created a distraction while they placed stone statues all around. With a few panicked shouts, they then convinced the crowd that the statues were real people turned to stone. |
3. The Mask of Chaos[]
US Version: It is said that the Mask of Chaos grants magical powers to whoever wears it. Could this power be behind the Masked Gentleman's acts?
UK Version: It is said that the Mask of Chaos grants its wearer tremendous magical power. Could this power be behind the Masked Gentleman's so-called miracles?
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| First: US Version: The Mask of Chaos is an extremely popular topic in the archaeological world. UK Version: It's odd. I always thought the mask's powers were just part of the legend... Second: US Version: How can this give the Masked Gentleman the power to accomplish these feats...? UK Version: The mask apparently allows the Masked Gentleman to perform impossible feats. Can a simple mask possess such a power? Third: US Version: The Mask of Chaos was first studied by Donald Rutledge, but its purpose has never been fully understood. UK Version: The Mask of Chaos was first studied by the historian Donald Rutledge, but its purpose has never been understood. Fourth: US Version: Apparently, the Mask of Order can counter the power of the Mask of Chaos. I'm not so sure how true this is... UK Version: Only the Mask of Order can counter the power of the Mask of Chaos, they say. That sounds quite fantastical. Fifth: US Version: When Randall first acquired the mask, he believed it was some sort of map. UK Version: When Randall first acquired the mask, he thought it was the key to finding the ruins. He believed it to be some sort of map. Sixth: US Version: I am sure that Randall was holding the true Mask of Chaos when he fell into that chasm. UK Version: When Randall fell and disappeared into the Akbadain ruins, I am certain he was holding the real mask in his hand. Solved: US Version: The Mask of Chaos proved to be a valuable part of Randall's deception. UK Version: The Mask of Chaos, a mysterious and highly evocative artifact, proved a valuable prop in Randall's deception. |
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 UK Version: Randall used the myth behind the Mask of Chaos to convince everyone of its magical power. It was a key part of his plan to take revenge on Henry by destroying Monte d'Or. |
4. The Masked Gentleman[]
US Version: A mysterious villain called the Masked Gentleman is performing oddly dramatic feats across town. He must have some agenda, but his motives are still unclear.
UK Version: A mysterious person calling himself the Masked Gentleman is parading around town performing ever more dramatic and miraculous feats. He must have some agenda, but it's not clear what he wishes to achieve.
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| First: US Version: The Masked Gentleman started staging his unsettling acts about a month ago. What on earth could he be after? UK Version: The Masked Gentleman appeared around a month ago and started staging his unsettling miracles. What is he after? Second: US Version: The Masked Gentleman is likely the one who stole the Mask of Chaos from Henry's study... but for what? UK Version: The Masked Gentleman is likely the one who stole the Mask of Chaos from the Ledores' study, but for what purpose? Third: US Version: The Masked Gentleman's warning letter to Dalston was similar to the one I received. UK Version: When the Masked Gentleman's letter of warning was delivered to Dalston, a similar letter was handed to me. Fourth: US Version: The incidents we have seen thus far would necessitate a large number of accomplices. That would take quite a bit of influence... UK Version: The incidents so far indicate that he has a number of accomplices. He must wield quite some influence... Fifth: US Version: It seems that the Masked Gentleman harbors a great deal of resentment toward Henry. Why? UK Version: It seems that the Masked Gentleman harbours a great deal of resentment towards Henry. But why would that be? Solved: US Version: Randall assumed the role of a masked villain and engineered this entire masquerade just to get back at Henry. UK Version: Randall assumed the role of a masked villain and engineered this whole masquerade just to get back at Henry... |
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 UK Version: The Masked Gentleman was revealed to be the long-missing Randall. Enraged by his friend Henry's apparent betrayal, he set about frightening away the inhabitants of Monte d'Or with his malevolent "miracles". |
5. Traces of Another Civilization (US)/Traces of Another Civilisation (UK)[]
US Version: Although Monte d'Or is a new city built in the latest architectural fashion, one can find traces here and there of an ancient design. Where do these come from, and what do they mean?
UK Version: Although Monte d'Or is a new city, built in the latest architectural fashion, traces can be found here and there of a very ancient civilisation. Where do these come from, and what could it mean?
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| First: This area of desert is known to be the site of various ancient ruins. Monte d'Or must also have its share of relics.
Second: US Version: This town first grew around an oasis, but now the Gallery Plaza is considered to be the center of Monte d'Or. UK Version: This town first grew around an oasis, but nowadays, the gallery plaza is considered to be the centre of Monte d'Or. Third: US Version: Among the Reunion Inn's records, we found an early map outlining Monte d'Or. The town layout was rigidly planned. UK Version: Among the Reunion Inn's records, we found the original plans of Monte d'Or. The town layout was rigidly planned. Solved: US Version: Learning that Monte d'Or was built over the Akbadain ruins was quite a discovery! UK Version: Even I had no idea that Monte d'Or was built over the Akbadain ruins. It was quite an astounding discovery! |
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 UK Version: Directly below Monte d'Or lay the heart of the ancient ruins of Akbadain, a vestige of the once great Azran civilisation. The remnants found above ground were just a small part of that vast structure. |
6. The Mask of Order[]
US Version: Donald Rutledge's Ancient Histories tells of a Mask of Order, a counterpart to the Mask of Chaos. If this can negate the powers of the Mask of Chaos, it could be the key to stopping the Masked Gentleman. But how to find it?
UK Version: Donald Rutledge's "Ancient Histories" tells of a Mask of Order, a counterpart to the Mask of Chaos that can negate its power. This mask could be the key to stopping the Masked Gentleman, but how to find it?
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| First: US Version: I have my doubts about the Mask of Chaos and its powers--even more so when it comes to a mask that can counter it. UK Version: I have my doubts about the Mask of Chaos and its special powers, so a mask that can counter it? Dubious... Second: US Version: Randall said he failed to find the complement to the Mask of Chaos. He must have meant the Mask of Order... UK Version: Randall said he had failed to find the twin to the Mask of Chaos. He must have meant the Mask of Order.... Third: US Version: Angela is concerned with the Mask of Order, but Henry seems to know nothing of it. Odd. UK Version: Angela is very concerned with finding this Mask of Order, but Henry seems to know nothing about it... Odd. Fourth: US Version: Detective Bloom is also showing a very keen interest in this mask. I suppose it is an item worthy of fascination. UK Version: Detective Bloom also believes that this mask is important to the case. It is certainly an artefact worthy of attention. Solved: US Version: The masks were never two separate entities, but one and the same all this time. UK Version: The masks were never two separate entities, but one and the same. They belonged together from the start. |
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 UK Version: The Mask of Order and the Mask of Chaos are in fact two halves of the same artifact, which can be separated at will. Far from counteracting each other, they gain power only when used together. |
7. The Levitation Incident (US)/The Levitation Miracle (UK)[]
US Version: After apparently walking on thin air, the Masked Gentleman lifted onlookers into the air before making them vanish altogether. What tricks did he resort to in order to pull off this one?
UK Version: After apparently walking on thin air, the Masked Gentleman lifted onlookers into the air before making them vanish altogether. What tricks did he resort to in order to pull off this "miracle"?
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| First: US Version: Those people appeared to be swallowed up by the night sky. What was the trick here? UK Version: Those people appeared to be simply swallowed up into the night sky... There must be some sort of trick to it. Second: US Version: Every incident so far has involved a number of accomplices. This one is surely no different. UK Version: All the incidents so far have involved a fair number of accomplices. This one is surely no different. Third: US Version: Drop cloths were found in the Gallery Plaza after this incident. This must be significant... UK Version: After the event, it seems some black cloth was found in the gallery plaza. This must be significant in some way... Solved: US Version: This was no miracle. The Masked Gentleman's accomplices were hidden somewhere in the crowd and then given the signal. UK Version: This was no miracle - the Masked Gentleman had his henchmen mingle in with the crowd and then gave the signal. |
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 UK Version: To create the illusion of walking in mid-air, the Masked Gentleman used wires strung between the gallery and the marquee. His "victims" were simply accomplices who were lifted up by balloon-like devices and then cloaked in black cloth. |
8. Henry's Suspicious Behavior (US)/Henry's Suspicious Behaviour (UK)[]
US Version: Henry is clearly hiding something, which he will not, or cannot, tell us. What could his secret be?
UK Version: Henry is clearly hiding something, which he cannot or will not speak about. What could his secret be?
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| First: US Version: None of the carts may be repaired without Henry's permission. Hmm. UK Version: Why does Henry continue to pour money into Monte d'Or, knowing the Masked Gentleman might strike at any time? Second: US Version: Despite turning a cold shoulder on us initially, Henry was eager to help us in Pumpkin Park. UK Version: Despite turning a cold shoulder on us initially, Henry joined us in Tingly Town and seemed willing to offer his help. Third: US Version: Somewhere behind Pumpkin Park is a complete and exact copy of the park. Who could build such a thing? UK Version: Somewhere behind Tingly Town is a complete and exact copy of the park. Who could build such a thing? Fourth: US Version: In Henry's study, we met Lady Ascot, whom I had presumed to be dead. I was happy to see her alive and well and living with the Ledores! UK Version: In Henry's study, we met Mrs Ascot, whom I previously believed to be dead. It seems she lives with the Ledores. Fifth: US Version: Henry created the Reunion Inn so that Randall would have a place to return to. He even re-created part of Randall's old bedroom. UK Version: Henry built the Reunion Inn to welcome Randall home. He even recreated part of Randall's old bedroom. Solved: US Version: Henry truly believed that Randall would return, and he wanted nothing more than to safeguard everything Randall cared for. UK Version: Henry truly believed that Randall would return and wanted nothing more than to safeguard everything that he cared for. |
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 UK Version: Henry's devotion to maintaining and expanding his estate in Monte d'Or lay in his desire to have everything perfect for Randall's eventual return. |
9. Angela's Suspicious Behavior (US)/Angela's Suspicious Behaviour (UK)[]
US Version: Angela has been acting strangely. She may be hiding something. Could her odd behavior be somehow related to the Masked Gentleman?
UK Version: Angela has been acting strangely and she may be hiding something. Could her odd behaviour be somehow related to the Masked Gentleman?
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| First: US Version: It has been many years since I last spent any time with Angela. She seems to be quite a changed person. UK Version: It has certainly been many years since I knew Angela at school. I confess she seems quite a changed person. Second: US Version: Angela believes that the Mask of Order could be used to stop the Masked Gentleman. She has told Henry this, I believe. UK Version: Angela believes that the Mask of Order could be used to stop the Masked Gentleman and has told Henry about it. Third: US Version: The Mask of Chaos, which Angela claimed was stolen from her house, has turned up in Henry's office at the inn. UK Version: The Mask of Chaos, which Angela claimed was stolen from her house, has turned up in the records room at the Reunion Inn... Fourth: US Version: Angela pressed Henry to reveal the location of the Mask of Order once the sand began burying the city. UK Version: Angela must have been terrified by the city sinking into the sand - she seemed desperate to get Henry to use the Mask of Order. Solved: US Version: Descole was clever, but he failed to grasp the true nature of Henry and Angela's relationship. UK Version: Descole was clever, but he failed to understand the real nature of Henry and Angela's relationship. |
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 UK Version: At some point, Angela was replaced by Descole in disguise. Taking over her identity almost seamlessly, he hoped to manipulate Henry into revealing the Mask of Order. |
10. The Vanishing Incident (US)/The Vanishing Miracle (UK)[]
US Version: The crowd in Pumpkin Park vanished and then suddenly reappeared...but no one seemed to notice a thing. What could have happened to all of those people in the meantime?
UK Version: The crowds of visitors in Tingly Town vanished all of a sudden, then reappeared minutes later, apparently oblivious to the whole thing. What could have happened to all those people in the meantime?
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| First: US Version: Everyone in the park leaving at once seems...highly unlikely, to say the least. UK Version: That the bustling crowds at the funfair should all suddenly leave seems...highly unlikely, to say the least. Second: US Version: When we followed the Masked Gentleman back into the tower, the crowd reappeared. How? UK Version: When we trailed the Masked Gentleman back through the tower, the crowds at the funfair were all back again. But how? Third: US Version: This may be the Masked Gentleman's most elaborate act to date. UK Version: "Left in the dark"... That is without doubt an important clue to uncovering the truth behind this miracle. Fourth: US Version: It's interesting to note that Topsy Tower is a perfectly symmetrical building. It looks exactly the same from every side. UK Version: It's interesting to note that Tingly Tower is a perfectly symmetrical building. It looks exactly the same from every side. Solved: US Version: The concept was as simple as the execution was extravagant. The Masked Gentleman will go to any length! UK Version: The concept was as simple as the execution was extravagant. The Masked Gentleman will go to any lengths! |
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 UK Version: The Masked Gentleman used the darkness in Tingly Tower and a rotating floor mechanism to disorientate Layton and the others. He led them into an exact, but empty, replica of the funfair to make them think the crowd had vanished. |