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Carto Achievement Guide: All 20 and Minimum Hanoi Solutions of 3/15/1 Moves

A reference-cross-checked guide to 10 story chapters, difficult layouts, and secrets · Updated 2026-10-13

Separates Steam's 20 achievements into normal-progression unlocks and those requiring extra actions. Match chapter and action when display names differ by platform.

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10 chapter-completion achievements

Earned by finishing each chapter. Counted separately from collecting secrets.

ChapterAchievementCompletion point
1Set SailSail from the island
2Horti-carto-ralistRiver-light scene
3New GrowthThrough the Mother Tree to the next land
4Quick LearnerFrom sleep-inducing plants to sand
5SlakedDescend the stairs from the oasis
6One With the WoodsFrom the torch path to the volcano
7VolcanographerFrom volcano inn to minecart
8First Fishtival4 fish at the fishing festival
9Truest TreasureIceberg treasure and departure
10The Little CartographerConnect the final airship piece

10 extra-action achievements

See the collectibles guide for the 6 secrets' detailed collection steps. Chapter completion alone does not achieve 100%.

AchievementTargetRequirements
Ground of ApplauseChapter 2Clap for the potted plant until it blooms
Not So SharpChapter 5Touch the cactus repeatedly
CawtetChapter 6Gather 4 birds
Stirring Things UpChapter 7Fire whirlwind after the eruption
Strange CatchChapter 8Catch a fish made only of head and tail
Frosty FriendChapter 9Complete the snowman
Voracious ReaderStory ChaletRead all stories and the changing central book
Towering IntellectChapter 8 cratesFinish each of the 3 puzzles in minimum moves
Home Sweet HomeSecrets menuCollect 6 secrets and open the airship
Master Cartographer100%Complete every other requirement

4-crate puzzle: One 15-move solution

Number mats 1, 2, 3 from left to right and crates small, medium, large, extra-large in ascending size. Initially, all 4 are on left mat 1. Count picking up and placing as one move; use the sequence below to gather them on right mat 3.

MoveCrateDestination mat
1Small2
2Medium3
3Small3
4Large2
5Small1
6Medium2
7Small2
8Extra-large3
9Small3
10Medium1
11Small1
12Large3
13Small2
14Medium3
15Small3

Finish each of the three puzzles in minimum moves

Puzzle 1 has 2 crates and takes 3 moves; puzzle 2 has 4 crates and takes 15. Puzzle 3 is solved by 1 room-swap action.

PuzzleMinimumAction
13Small to center, large to right, small onto large at right
215Use the 15-move table above
31Swap the crate room with the right-hand room on the map

Any extra crate move breaks that puzzle's minimum requirement. When replaying through chapter selection, confirm all 3 puzzles meet their conditions.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1 Does minimum mean 19 actions total? ▼
A

The 3 puzzles have separate requirements. Complete puzzle 1 in 3, puzzle 2 in 15, and puzzle 3 in 1 separately.

Q2 Does finishing the story unlock all 20? ▼
A

Chapter completion accounts for 10. Separately check 6 secrets, reading, minimum crate moves, secret airship, and 100%.

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