Tricky Story: Normal Story Level 73 Walkthroughs & Guide

Tricky Story: Normal Level 73 — Reduce the weight on the hot air balloon Guide Overview

Most hot air balloon levels test your weight reduction instincts. Normal Story Level 73 is different. Every item feels important. The challenge is figuring out what stays and what goes. Players must reduce the balloon's weight. But the path isn't obvious. Objects have emotional value to their owners. Anna's inner monologue reveals deeper attachments. The tape, the bird, the propeller — each has a story. This level tests your ability to prioritize. You must recognize false necessities. Some items seem essential but aren't. Others provide hidden solutions. The sequence matters more than you think. Skip a step and you'll stall. This guide walks through every action.

Pattern Overview

Normal Story Level 73 forces you to shed false identities. Unnecessary attachments must go to save a sinking balloon.

The Emotional Sequence

• Tape Patch Before Rope: Structural integrity comes before any emotional weight removal
• Bird Pull Before Propeller: Recruiting help must happen before repurposing tools
• Broom Before Housewife: Removing past identity happens before present attachments
• Shirt Before Fake Muscles: Exposing deception must precede discarding the false self
• Bag Before Hair: Material wealth goes before physical sacrifice feels possible
• Watch Before Wig: Visible status symbols leave before hidden appearance adjustments

Why This Level Feels Tricky + The Key Insight

The first trap is the dual-purpose mechanic. Items must serve a function before getting tossed. Normal Story Level 73 never explains this rule. The second trap involves emotional guilt. Characters protest every loss loudly. Players hesitate because the complaints feel personal. The man's watch and the girl's hair seem cruel to remove.

Players think tossing heavy objects works immediately. They drop the girl's bag first and nothing changes. Normal Story Level 73's tape refuses to leave inventory until used. The balloon needs structural repair before weight reduction. Each item must serve before being discarded.

Step 1. Patch the Balloon Hole

Grab the tape immediately. Normal Story Level 73 starts with a damaged balloon. The hole leaks hot air constantly. Patch it before anything else. The tape says "I'm just passing by." This hints at its temporary role. Don't hold onto it. Fix the tear first. Nothing else works without this step. The balloon stabilizes slightly after patching. This builds confidence for harder choices ahead.

Step 2. Reconnect the Broken Rope

Use the same tape again. The rope dangles uselessly without attachment. Normal Story Level 73 expects you to repair connections. Reconnect the rope to the basket. The balloon now has structural integrity. Two repairs complete the first phase. Don't celebrate yet. Harder sacrifices await. The balloon holds steady for now.

Step 3. Discard the Used Tape

Throw the tape away now. It served its purpose. Normal Story Level 73 teaches a key lesson. Items become useless after use. The tape is dead weight now. Toss it over the side. Watch it drift away. This frees inventory space. It also lightens the load. Every gram counts for the balloon.

Step 4. Pull the Bird Onboard

The bird stands outside the basket. Normal Story Level 73 wants it inside. Pull the bird in gently. It says "Goodbye, I will fly back to my planet." This suggests departure is coming. But first it must help. The bird provides assistance later. Keep it close for now. Don't let it fly away yet.

Step 5. Give the Propeller to the Dog

Find the propeller near the basket. Normal Story Level 73 places tools strategically. Give it to the dog. The dog needs purpose on this journey. The propeller becomes a useful item. This step seems odd but works. The dog accepts it willingly. One helper is now occupied. The balloon needs all the help it can get.

Step 6. Give the Broom to the Housewife

The housewife clings to her past. Normal Story Level 73 shows her reluctance. She mutters "Before getting married, I used to be a wizard." Give her the broom directly. She accepts it with confusion. This step feels backward. But it enables her to let go later. Trust the sequence here.

Step 7. Remove the Man's Shirt

The man wears a loose shirt. Normal Story Level 73 reveals his true nature underneath. Take the shirt off him. He offers no resistance. This exposes what comes next. The shirt was hiding something important. Toss it aside when done. The balloon feels a bit lighter.

Step 8. Strip the Fake Muscles

The man wears fake padding underneath. Normal Story Level 73 exposes false strength. Remove the foam carefully. He bought this watch too. The watch complaint comes later. For now, strip the deception. The fake muscles weigh more than expected. Toss them over the side. The man looks almost relieved.

Step 9. Throw the Girl's Bag Away

The girl protests loudly. "My bag is very expensive!" she cries. Normal Story Level 73 tests your resolve. Don't let guilt stop you. Her bag adds significant weight. Throw it overboard. She will recover emotionally. The balloon needs this sacrifice. The bag contains nothing useful for the journey.

Step 10. Cut the Girl's Hair

Find the scissors first. Normal Story Level 73 provides cutting tools. Use them on the girl's hair. She screams "My hair!" and "My hair isn't that heavy!" Ignore the protests. Long hair adds surprising weight. Cut it all off. She'll understand later. The balloon rises slightly after this step.

Step 11. Discard the Scissors

Throw the scissors away immediately. They served their purpose. Normal Story Level 73 repeats its lesson. Used tools become dead weight. Toss them over the side. Don't keep anything unnecessary. Every object you keep drags the balloon down. Watch the scissors fall away.

Step 12. Throw the Cut Hair Away

The hair sits in a pile. Normal Story Level 73 wants it gone. Throw the cut hair overboard. It's light but cumulative. Every gram matters for flight. The girl watches silently now. She accepted her sacrifice. The balloon thanks you quietly. Lift improves noticeably.

Step 13. Throw the Man's Watch Away

The man protests "I just bought this watch!" Normal Story Level 73 makes you cruel. Throw it anyway. His fake muscles already went. The watch is just status. It has no function here. Toss it over the side. He stares at his empty wrist. The weight was unnecessary.

Step 14. Throw the Man's Wig Away

He wears a wig on his head. Normal Story Level 73 strips his final disguise. Pull the wig off gently. Throw it overboard. The man now stands fully exposed. No more pretense remains. He looks more real without it. The balloon lightens noticeably. Only one item remains now.

Step 15. Throw the Girl's Necklace Away

One item remains. Normal Story Level 73 saves the necklace for last. The girl's final ornament. She's already lost her bag and hair. The necklace is pure decoration. Throw it overboard. The balloon finally stabilizes. It begins to rise properly. The weight is finally correct. The journey can continue.

The Logic Behind It

Normal Story Level 73 uses a use-then-discard cycle. Every item serves a purpose before becoming dead weight. The sequence follows need before aesthetics.

Final Scene Description

When I finished, the balloon drifted upward slowly. The basket felt empty and quiet. Normal Story Level 73 had stripped everyone bare. The man sat without his wig or watch. The girl's short hair blew in the wind. The housewife clutched nothing. The bird flew away to its planet. I watched the ground shrink below. The balloon finally floated free.