A puzzle-adventure series exclusively released on [[Nintendo DS]] and [[nintendo_3ds|3DS]]. The series revolves around an Archeologist named [[Hershel Layton]], a gentleman and lover of all things puzzle. The games are designed by [[Level-5]] and feature brain-teaser puzzles that range from simplistic to downright maddening.

There are presently six games released so far. The first three games are referred to as "episodes" 4, 5, and 6, while the fourth through sixth games are part of a prequel trilogy. Starting with the seventh, the series moves forward in time.

h4. Games
* [i]Professor Layton and the Curious Village[/i]
* [i]Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box[/i]
* [i]Professor Layton and the Unwound Future[/i] (EU: [i]Professor Layton and the Lost Future[/i])
* [i]Professor Layton and the Specter's Flute[/i]
* [i]Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask[/i]
* [i]Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy[/i]
* [i]Professor Layton and the New World of Steam[/i]

h4. Films
* [i]Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva[/i]

h4. Spinoffs
* [i][[Layton Brothers: Mystery Room]][/i]
* [i][[Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]][/i]
* [i]Layton 7[/i]
* [i][[Layton's Mystery Journey]][/i]
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