What are Strange Gizmos in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
Strange Gizmos are a form of collectible in Professor Layton and the Curious Village. Once collected they can be assembled into a special reward.
The Strange Gizmo collectibles are unlocked after beginning your search for Claudia in Chapter 2; speak with Franco outside the Clock Tower during your search for Claudia in Chapter 2 to receive the first Gizmo. You can collect more by solving puzzles throughout the Village.
How many Strange Gizmos are there in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
There are a total of 20 Strange Gizmos to find throughout St. Mystere.
Where to find All Strange Gizmos in Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Below is a list of every puzzle in Professor Layton and the Curious Village that rewards you with a Strange Gizmo for solving it.
Strange Gizmo 1 – Tail
Unlocked:
Speak with Franco outside the Clock Tower during your search for Claudia in Chapter 2 to receive the first Strange Gizmo.
Strange Gizmo 2 – Tail End
Unlocked:
Strange Gizmo 3 – Leg 1
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 019 – Parking Lot Gridlock (US) / Car Park Gridlock (EU)
Strange Gizmo 4 – Foot 1
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 020 – Unfriendly Commute
Strange Gizmo 5 – Leg 2
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 021 – Pill Prescription
Strange Gizmo 6 – Foot 2
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 023 – Juice Pitchers
Strange Gizmo 7 – Lower Body
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 024 – Milk Pitchers
Strange Gizmo 8 – Battery
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 025 – Equilateral Triangle
Strange Gizmo 9 – Upper Body
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 027 – Bickering Brothers
Strange Gizmo 10 – Leg 3
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 028 – Find the Dot
Strange Gizmo 11 – Foot 3
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 029 – Five Suspects
Strange Gizmo 12 – Leg 4
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 030 – One-Line Puzzle 1
Strange Gizmo 13 – Foot 4
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 031 – Racetrack Riddle
Strange Gizmo 14 – Ear 1
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 032 – Sweet Jar
Strange Gizmo 15 – Head Cap
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 034 – How Many Sheets?
Strange Gizmo 16 – Eyes
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 035 – Strange Dots
Strange Gizmo 17 – Face
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 037 – Brother and Sister
Strange Gizmo 18 – Tongue
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 038 – Island Hopping
Strange Gizmo 19 – Ear 2
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 040 – How Old Is Dad? (US) / Father’s Age (EU)
Strange Gizmo 20 – Nose
Unlocked:
Solve Puzzle 041 – Spare Change
Strange Gizmo Assembled
What do you get for finding all Strange Gizmos in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
Once you’ve obtained all Strange Gizmos and assemble all of the parts, you’ll get a short scene between the Professor and Luke commending you for a job well-done.
You’ll then be told that you’ve unlocked “The Inventor’s House” section in Layton’s Challenges in the Bonuses Menu.
In the Inventor’s House Bonus section, you’ll gain access to 3 new challenge puzzles for you to test yourself with:
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What do the Strange Gizmos do in Professor Layton and the Curious Village?
After finding all of the Strange Gizmos and assembling them to complete the robot dog, you’ll be able to name your invention.
After naming the robot dog, you’ll notice that at the bottom of the bottom screen there is a section called “Leads”
Now the dog is assembled, you will occasionally see your new companion popping up as your explore St. Mystere. This will alert you to hidden Hint Coins or Puzzles throughout the village.
