[DB085] The Missing Shape

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The Missing Shape is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box.

Puzzle

Five shapes are arranged in a sequence, but the fourth shape is missing.

US Version

Use the four visible shapes to determine whether A, B, or C should be inserted as the fourth shape in the sequence.

UK Version

Use the four visible shapes to determine which of A, B or C should be inserted as the fourth shape in the sequence.

Hints

Click a Tab to reveal the Hint.

Rotate each shape 90 degrees to get a fresh perspective on the puzzle.

US Version

If you look closely, you might notice that there's a number visible within each of the shapes.

UK Version

If you look closely, you might notice that there's something visible within each of the shapes.

US Version

Once you rotate the shapes, you'll be able to see a number hidden within them.

UK Version

Once you rotate the shapes, you'll be able to see the numbers hidden within them.

Solution

Incorrect

Too bad!

Look at the three-dimensional structure of each shape.

Correct

That's right!

B is the answer.

The numbers hidden in each shape determine the sequence for this order. When you turn each shape 90 degrees clockwise, a number becomes visible. In the case of B, turning it sideways reveals the number 4.

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