Tricky Story level guide
Tricky Story Level 16 Walkthrough
Tricky Story Level 16 is easiest when you build the setup in layers and keep the last trigger for the end. Open with open the Medical Box beside the audience seats, keep the middle support actions in order, and do not jump ahead before you take the Gold Necklace from Ethan's neck and put it in the Vending Machine in the audience area.
Board Notes
- Layout
- Ethan is competing in a tug-of-war competition and needs help to win. The important props are the Medical Box beside the audience seats, the Toolbox, the Screwdriver, and the Brush. The board is readable at a glance, so the puzzle is less about hidden space and more about spotting which short interaction chain actually advances the scene.
- Goal
- The real target is to win Tug-of-War. The board starts to open once you open the Medical Box beside the audience seats, but it does not fully close until you take the Gold Necklace from Ethan's neck and put it in the Vending Machine in the audience area.
- Opening
- Open the Medical Box beside the audience seats. Open the Toolbox in the right audience area to find a Hammer next. Drag off the Clothes of the right team player before the rest of the scene starts to shift.
- Danger Zone
- The easy mistake is opening the correct hiding spot and then stopping there. In these levels, revealing the prop is only half the solve; the real finish comes from using it on the right target immediately.
- Mechanics
- This level mixes reveal actions with direct placements. The right answer is not just finding the needed prop, but using it quickly enough that the scene can keep advancing.
Quick Tips for Tricky Story Level 16 (spoiler-free)
- When a drawer, box, or window opens, assume the level still wants one more move. The hidden prop matters only after it is dragged onto the real target.
- Focus on one color at a time: finish the cleanest grouping, then reassess the whole board before the next move.
- If the board feels stuck, look for the color with the cleanest path and use that to regain space.
How to Solve Tricky Story Level 16 — Full Solution
- Open the Medical Box beside the audience seats, then open the Toolbox in the right audience area to find a Hammer.
- Drag off the Clothes of the right team player, then use the Screwdriver from the toolbox to unscrew the buttons on the right team's clothes.
- Use the Brush from the toolbox to change the text on the audience Banner to "Ethan Champion"!, then find the Pom-poms beside the Swimming Ring in the water.
- Drag the Shampoo from the water and squeeze it under the right team's feet.
- Take the Gold Necklace from Ethan's neck and put it in the Vending Machine in the audience area.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Opening the correct hiding spot but forgetting to use the revealed prop on the next beat.
- Treating the level like random tap cleanup instead of following the scene in the order it asks for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't finding the item finish Tricky Story Level 16?
Opening the spot is only the setup. As soon as the hidden prop appears, use it on the real target before you touch anything else.
Which action ends Tricky Story Level 16?
The level closes once you take the Gold Necklace from Ethan's neck and put it in the Vending Machine in the audience area.