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Tricky Tomes is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Last Specter. The puzzle must be solved in order to progress the story.
Puzzle
- US Version
Here is a bookshelf crammed with thick, heavy encyclopedias arranged as shown. All the books have the same depth, and they fit perfectly onto the shelf.
There is one book that nobody ever takes from the shelf first, no matter who is browsing the shelf. Touch which book that is.
- UK Version
Here's a bookshelf crammed with thick, heavy encyclopaedias, arranged as shown. All the books have the same depth and they fit perfectly into the shelf.
There's always one book that nobody takes from the shelf first, no matter who is browsing the shelf. Which book is it? Touch it to give your answer.
Hints
Solution
Incorrect
- US Version
Too bad!
Do you notice anything odd about the bookshelf?
- UK Version
Too bad.
Do you notice anything odd when looking at the bookshelf?
Correct
- US Version
Nice!
Encyclopedia number 8 is the only book that cannot be taken out first. There is no way to get it out without removing another book first.
- UK Version
Encyclopaedi-ace!
Encyclopaedia number 8 is the only book that cannot be taken out first. There's no way to get it out without removing another book first.
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