How do I know which hostage to use in Tricky Story 3 Level 23?

Each hostage announces their ability in a speech bubble. Match the ability to the obstacle: the fast one runs, the disguise one sneaks, the key-holder opens the shed, the fairy solves magic problems.

Can I reuse hostage abilities in Tricky Story 3 Level 23?

No. Each hostage ability is single-use. Assign carefully — using the wrong person on the wrong task wastes their skill.

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Tricky Story 3 Level 23 Walkthrough

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Tricky Story 3 Level 23 is a strategy puzzle where Cece rescues hostages from blue monsters in a garden. Each of 7 hostages announces a unique ability — 'I'm very light!' 'I can disguise myself!' 'I run very fast!' 'I need a hole to hide' 'I know how to ride a horse!' 'I have the key to the shed' 'I'm actually a fairy!' — and you match each skill to the right obstacle to defeat monsters and free everyone.

Board Notes

Layout: An outdoor garden/yard with green grass, a wooden shed with a red roof, a white round table, bushes, and holes in the ground. Blue monsters/creatures lurk around the scene. Several hostages (children/NPCs) hide behind objects, each with a unique ability speech bubble.
Goal: Rescue all hostages and defeat the monsters across 7 rounds (0/7 to 6/7) by matching each hostage's ability to the right situation.
Opening: Hostages announce their skills: 'I'm very light!' 'I can disguise myself!' Each ability is the solution to a specific problem in the garden.
Danger Zone: Picking the wrong hostage for a task wastes their ability and costs a heart. 'I need a hole to hide' only works with the ground holes. 'I have the key to the shed near the stables' unlocks essential items. Mismatching any skill is irreversible.
Mechanics: A strategy-matching puzzle with 7 hostages and 7 obstacles. Each hostage's announced ability solves exactly one problem: the fast runner distracts, the disguise expert sneaks past, the light one climbs, the fairy uses magic, the key-holder opens the shed, the horse-rider escapes, and the hole-hider goes underground.

Quick Tips for Tricky Story 3 Level 23 (spoiler-free)

Read every hostage's speech bubble before using anyone — each ability solves exactly one problem, and once assigned, it cannot be changed.
Focus on one color at a time: finish the cleanest grouping, then reassess the whole board before the next move.
Think in chain clears. The best move is the one that sets up the next two moves, not just the quickest current match.

How to Solve Tricky Story 3 Level 23 — Full Solution

Listen to each hostage's ability: light, disguise, speed, hole-hiding, horse-riding, key, fairy.
Match the fast runner to outrun or distract speedy monsters.
Use the disguise expert to sneak past watchful creatures.
Send the light hostage to climb or cross fragile surfaces.
Use the hole-hider for the underground escape route.
The key-holder opens the shed for essential supplies.
The horse-rider escapes on horseback. The fairy solves the final magical obstacle.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using the wrong hostage for a task — each ability is single-use and solves only one specific problem.
Not reading all the speech bubbles before assigning hostages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which hostage to use in Tricky Story 3 Level 23?
Each hostage announces their ability in a speech bubble. Match the ability to the obstacle: the fast one runs, the disguise one sneaks, the key-holder opens the shed, the fairy solves magic problems.
Can I reuse hostage abilities in Tricky Story 3 Level 23?
No. Each hostage ability is single-use. Assign carefully — using the wrong person on the wrong task wastes their skill.