Brain Test 3 Level 178
Alyx needs some air to breathe
Try to find a balloon. There is an unblown balloon on the mast. Blow air to the balloon with Mary. Give the blown up balloon to Alyx.

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Strategy guide
- 1.First locate the unblown balloon hanging on the ship's mast before attempting anything;
- 2.Drag Mary to the balloon to make her blow air into it and inflate it;
- 3.After the balloon is inflated, drag it to Alyx to give her the air she needs.
Common mistakes
- 1.Trying to blow directly on Alyx instead of finding the balloon first;
- 2.Ignoring Mary's presence and not involving her in the blowing process;
- 3.Attempting to use other objects like the sail instead of the balloon on the mast.
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