Favorite Umbrella (Favourite Umbrella in the UK version) is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Last Specter. The puzzle must be solved in order to progress the story.
At first glance, it may appear that none of the umbrellas matches the given conditions.
But if you think carefully about the description, you'll see that one of the umbrellas fits.
UK Version
You might be tempted to give up when it seems that none of the umbrellas match the conditions given.
But if you think carefully about the girl's description, you'll see that there is one umbrella that fits.
US Version
The blue handle and the red rim should be easy to spot.
You may need to use a little more imagination when considering the last condition.
UK Version
The blue handle and the red rim should be easy to spot, but you might need to use a little more imagination when thinking about the last condition.
US Version
It would be difficult to solve this puzzle based solely on the images of the umbrellas as presented.
However, they may look different when the umbrellas are actually being used to protect someone from the rain.
UK Version
Just staring at the images of the umbrellas as presented won't lead you to the answer. Think about how the umbrellas would actually look when being used in the rain.
US Version
Try to visualize the young lady holding the umbrella while it's open. Even better, try to imagine how each open umbrella would look from a bird's-eye point of view.
You can see clearly now, right?
UK Version
Try to imagine the girl holding the umbrella while it's open. Even better, visualise a top-down view of her holding the open umbrella. That should help you see the answer.
Solution
Incorrect
US Version
Too bad!
Try to rule out the options that don't meet the young lady's requirements.
UK Version
Too bad.
Try to rule out the options that don't meet the conditions specified.
Correct
Correct!
The circle pattern is only visible when you open the umbrella.