Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Puzzle 072: Scrambled Photos
Four photos of the same street were taken years apart, so what order were they taken in?
- Chapter
- Chapter 4
- Location
- Photo Studio · Joseph
- Picarats
- 35 picarats
- Type
- Tap Answer
- Region
- Same in all versions
Hint 1: A gentle nudge. Tap to flip.
Look for things that are built, broken or repaired.
Tap to flip backHint 2: The key idea. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
A new streetlight or building can only appear, not vanish.
Tap to flip backHint 3: Almost there. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
A broken window comes before a patched one, and burnt-out sign bulbs suggest later on.
Tap to flip backAnswer: See the answer. Unlocks after the previous card is flipped.
The answer is CDBA.
Tap to flip backSolution, FAQ and sources
Solution
Look for changes that only go one way:
1. **C** has no streetlight; in **D** it's been installed. 2. **B** has a new building in the background and a broken restaurant window. 3. In **A** the window is patched, some sign bulbs have burned out, and the studio door has been repainted.
The order is **CDBA**. (Based on the photos; two independent sources agree.)
About this puzzle
Four photos on a studio wall show the same street at the same time of day, but in different years. Put them in order from earliest to latest, as four letters.
Unofficial fan guide, not affiliated with LEVEL-5 or Nintendo. Puzzle description, hints and solution written by Hint by Hint.
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FAQ
What is the answer to Puzzle 072, Scrambled Photos, in Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box?
The answer is CDBA.
Where do you find Puzzle 072 in Diabolical Box?
Puzzle 072 appears in Chapter 4, in the Photo Studio area, when you talk to Joseph.
How many picarats is Diabolical Box Puzzle 072 worth?
35 picarats.
Sources
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Puzzle:Scrambled Photos
- StrategyWiki: Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box/Puzzles 51-75
- Professor Layton Wiki (Fandom): Module:PuzzleData/DB
Facts checked on November 14, 2026
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