Tricky Story 3 level guide
Tricky Story 3 Level 4 Walkthrough
Tricky Story 3 Level 4 is a persuasion puzzle set in the Duke's study. Cece learns about a coming-of-age ceremony and the real daughter's return, then must find 8 items around the room — gramophone, flowers, tea, desk ornaments — to soften the Duke's attitude. The twist: the 8th 'item' is not an object but Cece herself kneeling to apologize.
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How to Solve Tricky Story 3 Level 4 — Full Solution
- Pick any dialogue option at the start — the choice does not affect the puzzle.
- Watch the cutscene about the coming-of-age ceremony and the NEW MISSION document.
- Tap the brass gramophone on the left side of the desk — 'Listen to some music to clear your mind.'
- Tap the teapot on the cart below the desk to serve the Duke tea.
- Tap the stacked books and documents on the desktop — the Duke reacts as Cece presents each reading item.
- Tap the flower vase near the window — 'These flowers will help you feel refreshed.'
- Tap the gold lion crest on the wall and the leather volumes on the bookshelf to reach 7/8.
- The Duke snaps 'Enough, stop this meaningless flattery!' — tap Cece herself to make her kneel and say 'It's all my fault, Father!' to complete the level.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Scanning the entire room for a physical 8th object after the Duke's outburst — the last trigger is tapping Cece herself to kneel.
- Skipping the smaller desk items like the inkwell or papers because they look non-interactive.
Quick Tips for Tricky Story 3 Level 4 (spoiler-free)
- When you are stuck at 7 out of 8, stop looking for objects and tap Cece instead — the final step is her kneeling apology, not another hidden item.
- 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.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- The Duke's study has blue walls, a large wooden desk where the Duke sits in a dark green coat, bookshelves packed with leather volumes, a gold lion crest on the wall, blue curtains by the window, a brass gramophone to the left of the desk, a tea cart with teapot and cups below the desk, and a flower vase near the window.
- Goal
- Find 8 items around the study to persuade the Duke before the real heroine arrives. A progress bar tracks 0/8 to 8/8.
- Opening
- After the opening dialogue choice and the NEW MISSION cutscene, tap the brass gramophone on the left — it triggers 'Listen to some music to clear your mind' and is the easiest first find.
- Danger Zone
- At 7/8 the Duke snaps 'Enough, stop this meaningless flattery!' — the last step is not a hidden object but tapping Cece herself to make her kneel and say 'It's all my fault, Father!' Players who keep scanning the room for a physical 8th item will stay stuck.
- Mechanics
- A hidden-object persuasion puzzle where each found item triggers a reaction from the Duke. Completing all 8 steps unlocks a SYSTEM reward: 'Choice On/Off Selection' — a game mechanic for toggling dialogue choices in future levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I finish Tricky Story 3 Level 4 after the Duke says 'stop this meaningless flattery'?
Tap Cece herself to trigger the kneeling apology — 'It's all my fault, Father!' The 8th step is emotional, not another hidden object.
What reward do I get for completing Tricky Story 3 Level 4?
The SYSTEM unlocks 'Choice On/Off Selection' — a feature that lets you toggle dialogue choices in future levels.