Hi! I understand you're having trouble with the lightning bolt on Level 23 in Triple Match 3D—it won’t respond when you press it. Let’s try to get that working so you can continue.

First, just to confirm a couple of things:
- Are you seeing any error message or does it simply not respond when you tap the lightning bolt?
- Have you tried restarting the app or your iPhone since the issue started?
- Is your internet connection stable when you’re playing?

Here’s a step-by-step you can try to fix this:

1. Restart the Game: Close Triple Match 3D completely (swipe it up from the app switcher) and relaunch it.
2. Check Internet Connection: Make sure you're connected to a strong Wi-Fi or cellular network, as some power-ups may need a connection.
3. Update the App: Go to the App Store and check if there’s an update for Triple Match 3D. Sometimes bugs with features like power-ups are fixed in updates.
4. Restart Your iPhone: Power your iPhone off and on again to refresh the system.
5. Clear Cache/Data: Unfortunately, on iOS, you can’t clear app cache directly, but reinstalling the app will do this:
- Back up your game progress if possible (sign in via Facebook or Game Center).
- Delete and then reinstall the app from the App Store.
6. Check In-Game Requirements: Some lightning bolts only activate after certain tasks or resources are gathered. Double-check if the lightning bolt requires a recharge or buildup before use.
7. Game Version or Server Issues: Sometimes certain features glitch due to server or version problems. If none of the above works, it may be worth checking in community forums or social media groups if others face the same problem on Level 23.

If you’ve tried any of these steps already or if you notice any other symptoms, let me know. I’m here to help you dig deeper if needed!

Are you okay with starting from the top or have you tried some of these already?

Level 23 lightening bolt that must be pressed before continuing, doesn’t work.

Thanks for your patience! Based on what you mentioned about the lightning bolt not working on Level 23 in Triple Match 3D, plus some insights from the community, it seems the lightning bolt feature is linked to collecting a certain number of lightning bolts before it can be used.

From what players have shared, you might need to wait for the lightning bolt to recharge or collect enough lightning bolts during gameplay before it can activate1. Sometimes you get only a few items to destroy and then have to wait for the recharge timer before pressing the lightning bolt again. This means the lightning bolt won’t work immediately if it hasn't fully charged or if you haven't gathered the required amount for activation.

Here’s what to try next:

1. Play to collect lightning bolts until the in-game meter fills up and the bolt is ready to use. You might need to clear some items before you get enough lightning bolts to activate it.

2. Make sure you remain connected to the internet, even if the game feels like it’s offline; the power-up recharge might rely on server sync.

3. Pause briefly after the lightning bolt appears—sometimes it takes a moment to register your tap once it’s ready.

4. If the bolt still doesn't activate, force close the app and restart your iPhone, then load the level again to see if the lightning bolt fixes itself.

5. If all else fails, backing up your game progress and reinstalling the app might clear any stuck game data affecting this (don’t forget to sign in to your game account/email before deleting).

Hopefully, collecting more lightning bolts and ensuring it’s fully charged will get you past this stuck moment. If you want, I can also guide you through a walkthrough video of Level 23 to help identify how many lightning bolts you should expect and when to press them2.

Are you currently seeing any recharge timer or lightning bolt count during the level? That might help me tailor advice better. Let me know!