Tricky Story level guide
Tricky Story Level 5 Walkthrough
Tricky Story Level 5 is easiest when you build the setup in layers and keep the last trigger for the end. Open with take the Blue Backpack from the wall and give it to Anna to carry, keep the middle support actions in order, and do not jump ahead before you open the Door and Anna is ready to go to work!
Board Notes
- Layout
- Now that Anna has traveled back to 2015, she needs to get ready for work and go to the company to uncover her future husband's affair before it happens. The important props are the Gray Box, the Wardrobe, the Cheese, and the Floor. 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 get Ready for Work. The board starts to open once you take the Blue Backpack from the wall and give it to Anna to carry, but it does not fully close until you open the Door and Anna is ready to go to work!
- Opening
- Take the Blue Backpack from the wall and give it to Anna to carry. Open the Gray Box at the bedside to find Shoes next. Open the Wardrobe and find the Gray Skirt 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 5 (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 5 — Full Solution
- Take the Blue Backpack from the wall and give it to Anna to carry, then open the Gray Box at the bedside to find Shoes, then open the Wardrobe and find the Gray Skirt.
- Find the White Shirt in the wardrobe and give it to Anna to wear, then grab the Feather Duster from the top of the wardrobe and use it to dust off Anna's clothes.
- Place the Cheese from the table at the mouse hole, then take the Purple Flower from the vase on the table and drag it to Anna.
- Give Anna the Coffee from the table to drink, then drag the Floor under Anna's feet to reveal a hidden Pearl Necklace.
- Drag the Curtain to reveal a Bow, then open the Door and Anna is ready to go to work!
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
What is the common follow-up mistake in Tricky Story Level 5?
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.
What actually closes Tricky Story Level 5?
The level closes once you open the Door and Anna is ready to go to work!