Tricky Story: Story 2 Level 36 Walkthroughs & Guide
Help Maddie record proof of Claire’s lies
Help Maddie record proof of Claire’s lies

Tricky Story: Story 2 Level 36 — Help Maddie record proof of Claire’s lies Guide Overview
I thought this level was about prom dress shopping based on the opening dialogue, but the real task kicked in – helping Maddie catch Claire in a lie. It’s a classic misdirection where the emotional context sets you up for a different puzzle logic. The steps seem random until you see the chain: each action clears a path or provides a tool for the recording setup. My first run through Tricky Story 2 Level 36 I wasted time trying to drag things to Maddie directly, but the order matters because the gardener, the cat, and the phone each need specific triggers.
Pattern Overview
Tricky Story 2 Level 36 hides the recording mechanism behind garden chores and misdirection – all to expose Claire’s lies.
The Emotional Sequence
In Tricky Story 2 Level 36, each step builds the opportunity for the next.
- Scissors Before Vines: cutting the fence frees the gardener from his trapped position.
- Lawnmower Before Bushes: the gardener needs the lawnmower to clear the overgrown bushes blocking the view.
- Axe Before Notice Board: destroying the notice board reveals the trash can hiding behind it.
- Fishbone Before Cat: the cat guards the trash can; the fishbone lures it away.
- Tissue Before Camera: the tissue from Claire’s mother’s bag cleans the phone’s camera for a clear shot.
- Camera Lens Before Phone: attaching the lens gives the phone zoom capability to record from a distance.
- Hammer Before Lawnmower: the hammer modifies the lawnmower to produce a loud noise essential for distraction.
- Speaker Before Claire: the speaker amplifies the lawnmower sound, drawing Claire away from the scene.
- Power Bank Before Proof: charging the phone ensures Maddie can record the proof without interruption.
Why This Level Feels Tricky + The Key Insight
Two traps catch most players. First, you assume you can drag items straight to Maddie’s phone – but the phone isn’t ready. Second, the gardener, cat, and notice board seem unrelated to recording proof, so you waste time clicking random objects. I thought I could just give the phone a camera lens right away. So I kept dragging the poster to the phone but nothing happened. The trigger was noticing the phone’s camera was covered in dust – the tissue from Claire’s mother’s bag wasn’t for wiping her own face, it was for cleaning the lens. After that, I understood every item in Tricky Story 2 Level 36 exists to either clear an obstacle, modify a tool, or charge the device. The logic is environmental dependency, not direct item use.
Step 1. Free the Gardener
First, grab the scissors from the gardener’s hand. This step in Tricky Story 2 Level 36 cuts the vine fence, freeing the gardener. If you skip this, he can’t move to the bushes. The path opens up.
Step 2. Clear the Bushes
Why is the gardener stuck again? Give him the lawnmower, then drag him to the dense bushes. Anna’s inner monologue says, “Help Riley and Maddie choose outfits…” but you’re clearing the way. The bushes part, revealing the notice board.
Step 3. Smash the Notice Board
Don’t ignore the notice board. In Tricky Story 2 Level 36, the axe smashes it to reveal the trash can hiding behind. The board breaks, exposing the hiding spot where the fishbone sits.
Step 4. Lure the Cat
The cat blocks the trash can. Feed it the fishbone – the cat’s distraction is crucial. Anna thinks, “I want to look like a spring princess,” but here you’re luring a cat. The cat moves away, freeing the can.
Step 5. Clean the Camera
The tissue from Claire’s mother’s bag – why? It cleans the phone camera. In Tricky Story 2 Level 36, this small step preps the lens attachment. Drag it to Maddie’s phone. The screen shows the camera is now clean.
Step 6. Attach the Lens
In Tricky Story 2 Level 36, the camera lens is stuck on a poster. Drag it to Maddie’s phone. Anna’s dialogue says, “You look great too, Maddie” – a red herring. The lens attaches, enabling zoom for the recording.
Step 7. Modify the Lawnmower
Now the hammer. Use it on the lawnmower in the gardener’s hand. This mods the mower to produce a loud sound. In Tricky Story 2 Level 36, this is the first part of the distraction setup. The lawnmower now rattles.
Step 8. Distract Claire
Drag the speaker to Claire. The amplified noise from the lawnmower draws her away. Anna thinks about prom, but the real goal is to clear the area. Claire moves, leaving the scene open for recording.
Step 9. Charge the Phone
Finally, open the backpack and drag the power bank to Maddie’s phone. This charges it for recording. In Tricky Story 2 Level 36, without power, the phone can’t capture proof. The phone lights up, ready.
The Logic Behind It
Tricky Story 2 Level 36 is solved by identifying the dependencies in the environment – each item unlocks a path or enables a tool for the final recording. You clear obstacles first, then prepare the phone, then distract the target.
Final Scene Description
When I finished, I watched Maddie hold up her phone, now fully charged and equipped with the zoom lens. The speaker had drawn Claire away, and the gardener was busy with the bushes. I saw the screen capture Claire’s lie clearly – a perfect recording. Tricky Story 2 Level 36 ended with justice served.