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Misinformootion is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box. The puzzle must be solved in order to progress the story.
Puzzle
- US Version
Five cows are grazing at the festival. Two of them are Troomoo cows, a breed that only tells the truth. The other three are Nowhey cows, a different variety that always lies. Using the following statements from each cow, mark all the Nowhey cows. Tap a letter to mark the cow below it.
A: D is a Nowhey. I promise.
B: Oh no, C isn't a Troomoo cow.
C: A ain't a Nowhey cow. No way.
D: E's a Nowhey if I've ever seen one.
E: B's definitely not a Troomoo.
- UK Version
Five cows are grazing at the festival. Two of them are Troomoo cows, a breed that only tells the truth. The other three are Nowhey cows, a different variety that always lies. Use the following statements from each cow to work out which cows are are liars.
Touch a letter to mark it with an X.
A: D is a Nowhey. I promise.
B: Oh no, C isn't a Troomoo cow.
C: A ain't a Nowhey cow. No way.
D: E's a Nowhey if I've ever seen one.
E: B's definitely not a Troomoo.
Hints
Solution
Incorrect
Too bad!
- US Version
Think hard about the clues you've been given and try again.
- UK Version
Think hard about what the cows said and try again.
Correct
That's right!
- US Version
Cows A, C, and E are Nowheys. If you assume each cow to be a Nowhey or a Troomoo and run through each of the cows' statements, you'll eventually realize that all statements are true when cows A, C, and E are assumed to be Nowheys.
- UK Version
Cows A, C and E are Nowheys. If you assume each cow to be a Nowhey or a Troomoo and run through each of the cows' statements, you'll eventually realise that the only time there can be three Nowheys is if they are A, C and E.
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