"And the culprit is... this dish of salmon. It has absolutely stolen my appetite."
"Oooh, you really like it. That's my favorite recipe," Lydia prattles.
Layton and Luke occupy the lounge, snacking on salmon and other delightful dishes. Luke swivels on his barstool, trying to reach his food on the top of the counter. Lydia operates an elegantly designed bar and prepares meals for the gentlemen. A pair of rivals, Dash and Baron, duke it out in a friendly game of pool on the other side of the room. The only two important individuals missing from the scene were Inspector Hawk, whose loft was currently being searched, and little Flora.
Suddenly, Billie and Jamie burst through the steel door, adorned in prop armor. Judging by their ruffled demeanor, they must've uncovered some striking information during their investigation of Inspector Hawk.
"We found it. We found the Amulet in Hawk's luggage."
"You did! That's splendid! Oh, and come and bring the Inspector to me, he's going to have a lot of explaining to do," Baron orders.
The guards heed Baron's cold words, rushing back to the Inspector's cabin."
"While we wait for them to come back, why don't you play a little game with me, Baron. I'm sure it could help the time pass by quicker and keep you calm and relaxed."
"Okay, okay, sorry, I'm just a little flustered."
Puzzle!
No. 017 Throwing Darts
This puzzle is worth 30/30 picarats. Subtract 5 if you get it wrong.
There is a dartboard hidden at the back of the lounge; however, it's slightly different from your standard model. Instead of the points being gradual, there are negative numbers you can hit. The rings go as follows: plus five - outer, negative two - middle, plus one - inner. Baron only gets a total of four points with his lack of hand coordination. You don't want to decimate Baron. Instead, you desire just to beat him with a score of five. If you only get six darts, how can you ensure that your plan works?
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You can do it!
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You're almost there!
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Use hints only if you're stuck. Skip to the end to see the results.
Hints:
1. Considering that the number five is greater than the number two, it's better to start "negative and add" instead of starting "positive and subtracting."
2. This puzzle might be challenging to visualize in your head. If you're continually struggling to add and subtract the totals, maybe you should consider writing the situation out. Then you could try out various combinations without getting confused.
3. Remember that the three numbers you can use are: plus five, negative two, and plus one. Don't be hesitant to use them in different orders and experiment.
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Think a little harder!
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Come on, you're almost there!
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The CORRECT answer is below.
"That should do it."
5, 5, 1, -2, -2, -2, is CORRECT
"Every puzzle has an answer," Layton utters, fixing the brim of his cap.
Fabulous work, now Baron won't suspect a thing.
"Wow, that was quite fun. I didn't think it would be that close either. I think I'm in the mood for another game," Baron adds.
"How about a game of pool. I saw your match earlier and was quite impressed with your stick slinging abilities."
"I'm sure we could squeeze one more game in before the patrol officers return."
A rowdy crowd surrounds the fertile pool table. They all wait patiently for the ballbusting battle to transpire, waving napkins as banners and crafting foam fingers from beer foam.
"Okay, I'll decide who goes first," Lydia comments.
"What color am I thinking of?"
"Red," Layton replies.
"Green," Baron responds.
"It's green—sorry, Professor," Lydia says, handing the pool stick to Baron.
"No, no, it's okay. Letting others first is the gentlemanly thing to do."
"Was that good enough," Lydia whispers.
"Perfect," Layton insists.
Baron prepares his shot from behind the baulk line, striking the cue ball when ready. He initiates the break, and the balls scatter around the frame. None of the balls are potted or pushed to a cushion. The break isn't considered fair, and Baron's opponent, Layton, is given two shots.
"Striped or solid Layton," Baron inquires.
Puzzle!
No. 018 Pool Pros
This puzzle is worth 30/30 picarats. Subtract 5 if you get it wrong.
After the triangular formation of balls is broken, the real battle can begin. However, the form is changed when an unsuspecting bystander accidentally rubs a piece of fabric along the table. To get the balls back to their original state, you have to use a little intuition to help out. The balls used to sit along a straight line, can you determine the order? The remaining balls bore the numbers: 4, 6, 11, 10, 16, and one cue ball. 1 - 8 are solid, 9 - 16 are striped. There are only two rules:
• Striped balls cannot be on the left side of solid ones.
• The cue ball must be roughly in the center.
What's the original order of the balls with the six balls you're given?
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Time to think.
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Do you have an answer?
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Use hints only if you're stuck. Skip to the end to see the results.
Hints:
1. It's imperative you focus on the "1 - 8 are solid, 9 - 16 are striped" rule because it's the primary way for you to determine their position on the board.
2. To combat the first rule, you might want to offset each ball or space them out between each other. Make sure your final answer follows this rule to a tee.
3. Use the cue ball to your advantage. It doesn't count as a striped or solid ball and might help you create the perfect line up.
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Think, think, think!
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Come on; you got it!
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The CORRECT answer is below.
"Hmm, let's see if this works."
Solid, striped, cue ball, solid, striped, striped is CORRECT.
"That was almost too easy," Luke bolsters.
Nicely done, you've successfully arranged the balls in their correct order. Now, the game can continue without any delay.
"Well done, Luke, you're photographic memory is truly something else."
"Your puzzle-solving capabilities are just as remarkable, Professor."
"Here's the Inspector, we've dragged the fiend here in the name of justice."
"Thank you, Jamie and Billie, you two will be rewarded handsomely."
"Now, Inspector..."
"I can explain, Baron. I promise you, this is all a huge misunderstanding."
"The jewels were found in your residence, how could the truth be any more apparent."
"I know it looks bad, but you have to trust me, Baron. I didn't steal the jewels."
"I don't know about that. You need some concrete evidence to prove otherwise."
"I can attest to that statement," Layton interrupts.
"You see, Baron, I don't believe Hawk stole the priceless treasure. I think he's being framed."
"Framed? But why would a criminal frame him, and not reap the reward of the necklace?"
"Because to be quite frank, Inspector Hawk is unlikeable, no offense."
"None taken, Layton. You are defending me after all."
"It would be quite easy to pin a crime on an unlikeable candidate," Layton surmises.
"Okay, but what's your evidence to prove he's not the thief," Baron challenges.
"There are a few noteworthy clues that have led my suspicions astray," Layton claims, holding his fingers over his mouth.
Layton wanders around the bar, surveying the audience of people. Baron flexes his fingers, Dash finishes his glass, Lydia unties her apron, Luke fastens his shoes, using the barstool for leverage, and Inspector Hawk releases a grunt through his yellow plated teeth.
"My suspicions have led to one person and one person alone."
Layton pauses...
Layton turns around, whipping his finger in a swift motion. "And that person is..."
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"Baron von Flint."