Tricky Story: Story 2 Level 15 Walkthroughs & Guide
Help Riley gain strength and get Claire’s phone back
Give Riley the strength to stop Claire from spreading the photo!

Tricky Story: Story 2 Level 15 — Help Riley gain strength and get Claire’s phone back Guide Overview
I needed a couple of tries to figure out Tricky Story 2 Level 15. The level throws you into a room with Riley looking exhausted, and bullies are about to spread a photo of Claire. My first attempt missed the poster chicken completely — thought it was just decoration. But this level is smarter than that. You have to build Riley's strength step by step, then recruit a whole squad of unlikely helpers. The emotional arc here is about trust and resourcefulness. Let me break down exactly how to get through it without wasting moves.
Pattern Overview
Tricky Story 2 Level 15 is about nourishing Riley physically then gathering allies to overcome bullies and retrieve a phone.
The Emotional Sequence
- Energy Drink Before Whey: Riley's empty stomach needs fast sugar before protein can be processed.
- Water Before Protein: Hydration ensures the whey powder absorbs effectively.
- Whey Box for Muscle: The protein powder builds Riley's strength for the coming fight.
- Apple for Sustained Energy: A quick carb keeps Riley from crashing after the whey.
- Fried Chicken from Poster: The poster illusion becomes real food, tricking the game's logic.
- Liam as First Ally: Trusted friend joins to physically support Riley.
- Cheese for Mouse: Bribing the mouse with cheese unlocks a small but helpful creature.
- Remote for Lobster: The TV remote summons a lobster ally when used on the screen.
- Medicine for Mermaid: Healing the mermaid earns her gratitude and combat aid.
- Starfish as Final Helper: The last companion completes the team for the final push.
Why This Level Feels Tricky + The Key Insight
- The fried chicken on the poster blends into the background — you'll try tapping it, but nothing happens. You need to drag it to Riley instead.
- The sequence of food and water matters: giving energy drink first feels right, but if you skip water before whey, Riley doesn't gain strength. My first assumption was that I could just dump all the bag items on Riley in any order. So I gave the whey box right after the energy drink, leaving the water for later. Riley stayed weak and wouldn't move. The trigger came when I noticed Anna's comment "Soda cans are sturdy too" — hinting that liquids have a purpose. I understood that Tricky Story 2 Level 15 forces you to follow a hydration-then-protein rhythm, just like real workout nutrition.
Step 1. Foundation Recovery
Notice Riley slumped against the wall? Tricky Story 2 Level 15 begins with immediate energy needs. Tap the energy drink from the table and drag it to Riley. Anna mutters "I can reach higher now" — the drink clears fatigue and lets Riley stand.
Step 2. Hydration First
Don't rush to the whey yet. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 demands water first. Fill the cup from the sink and give it to Riley. Hydration unlocks the ability to digest protein. The screen shows Riley's color improve.
Step 3. Protein Build
Grab the whey box from the bag near the door. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 uses this as the core strength builder. Drag it to Riley. Anna thinks "I’ll put it back later" — but this whey is essential. Riley's muscles visibly tense.
Step 4. Quick Sugar
Riley looks shaky after the whey. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 needs quick sugar. Take the apple from the same bag and give it. "Just a little more," Anna says. This stabilizes Riley's energy — only 6 items left.
Step 5. Illusion Becomes Real
The poster chicken is fake — drag it to Riley to make it real. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 tricks you here. Drag the image to Riley. The poster rips, revealing a drumstick. Riley eats and grins.
Step 6. First Ally
Riley is fed but alone. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 now requires allies. Find Liam in the corner and drag him to Riley. "Made a new friend are you happy?" a bully taunts. Liam's arrival triggers the bullies' retreat.
Step 7. Bribing the Mouse
See the mouse? Tricky Story 2 Level 15 needs a bribe. Give cheese from fridge to mouse, then drag it to Riley. The mouse squeaks and scurries. Anna notes "Soda cans are sturdy too" — but not this mouse.
Step 8. TV Trick
Use the remote on the TV. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 then spawns a lobster on screen. Drag the lobster to Riley. "It can raise it a bit more," Anna says. The lobster clacks its claws, adding a confrontational ally.
Step 9. Healing the Mermaid
Healing is next. Give medicine to the mermaid. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 turns her from sick to grateful. Drag the mermaid to Riley. "I’ll hang it back later," Anna says. The mermaid swims, joining the team.
Step 10. Final Helper
Last one. Drag the starfish to Riley. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 completes the squad with this final helper. Anna whispers "This can help me get higher." The starfish sticks to Riley's shoulder. All allies are assembled.
The Logic Behind It
Tricky Story 2 Level 15 solves by addressing Riley's physical needs in the correct order (energy, hydration, protein, carbs) and then recruiting helpers through specific interactions. The method is to treat each step as a prerequisite for the next — skip one and the sequence breaks.
Final Scene Description
When I finished, the screen widened to show Riley standing tall, Claire's phone in hand. The bullies had fled through the back door. The starfish clung to Riley's backpack. Tricky Story 2 Level 15 ended with a quiet sigh — the only sound was Anna's relieved breath. The nightmare was over.