Tricky Story 3 level guide
Tricky Story 3 Level 42 Walkthrough
Tricky Story 3 Level 42 is a combat-survival puzzle in an ancient tomb. Bandaged mummies shamble toward Cece from the shadows between clay jars and canopic vessels. Across 8 rounds, she fights back with clubs, torches, and throwable pots. 'Everyone's afraid of monsters' sets the mood, but Cece retorts 'Just try laying a hand on her!' A golden sun symbol activates a powerful light-based attack that is especially effective against the undead.
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How to Solve Tricky Story 3 Level 42 — Full Solution
- Grab the nearest weapon — a club or torch from the tomb.
- Fight off the first wave of approaching mummies.
- 'Everyone's afraid of monsters' — use the torch for extra effectiveness.
- Collect additional weapons from jars and tomb artifacts.
- Activate the golden sun symbol for a light-based attack.
- 'Just try laying a hand on her!' — unleash the powerful light blast.
- Fight through the remaining mummy waves with collected weapons.
- Defeat the final mummies to survive the tomb.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the golden sun symbol — it provides the most powerful attack against mummies.
- Wasting throwable jars on single mummies when waves come from both sides.
Quick Tips for Tricky Story 3 Level 42 (spoiler-free)
- Torches and the golden sun symbol are most effective against mummies. Grab the sun symbol when it appears — its light blast clears multiple enemies.
- 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.
Board notes 5 details
- Layout
- A dark dungeon/tomb interior with stone brick walls, ancient clay jars, canopic vessels, and scattered artifacts. Bandaged mummies approach from both sides. Cece holds a club or torch. A golden coin/sun symbol glows on the wall. Pots and jars line the floor.
- Goal
- Survive the mummy attack across 8 rounds (0/8 to 7/8) by fighting off waves of mummies with weapons and environmental objects.
- Opening
- Grab the nearest weapon — club, torch, or throwable jar. The first mummies approach slowly. 'Everyone's afraid of monsters' — but Cece is ready to fight.
- Danger Zone
- Mummies attack from multiple directions simultaneously. Running out of weapons leaves Cece defenseless. The golden sun symbol is a key item — missing it means fighting without the most effective attack. Jars are single-use.
- Mechanics
- A wave-based combat puzzle. Weapons include clubs, torches (most effective against mummies), and throwable clay jars. The golden sun symbol activates a powerful light blast. 'Just try laying a hand on her!' triggers when Cece uses a strong attack. Each round brings a new wave of mummies from different directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon against mummies in Tricky Story 3 Level 42?
Torches and the golden sun symbol. Mummies are weak to light — the sun symbol's blast can clear multiple enemies at once.
What does 'Just try laying a hand on her' mean in Tricky Story 3 Level 42?
It is Cece's battle cry when using a strong attack. Trigger it by using the golden sun symbol or a well-timed torch strike.