A Guide to Playing Candy Crush Saga

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This guide will show you how to enjoy Candy Crush Saga on either a computer or a mobile device.

Engaging in Candy Crush gameplay

Exchange the colorful candies to create a combination of three or more candies of the same hue. When a combination is formed, the candies will be smashed and will be substituted with new ones, contributing to your score. Accumulate a specific number of points within the designated number of moves displayed at the top of the screen to complete the level.

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Beginning Your Journey

Contents

0.1 Beginning Your Journey
0.2 A Guide to Playing Candy Crush
0.3 Effective Tactics for Mastering Candy Crush Saga

1 Community Questions and Answers

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To download Candy Crush Saga on your iPhone, launch the App Store, select the Search option, type in “candy crush saga,” then press GET next to the game’s title. If asked, provide your password or use Touch ID to proceed.
To install Candy Crush Saga on your Android device, launch the Google Play Store, look for “candy crush saga,” choose the game from the results, then press INSTALL and confirm by tapping ACCEPT when the prompt appears.
If you’re using Candy Crush Saga on a desktop, you can bypass this step.

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To play Candy Crush Saga on your computer, visit https://www.facebook.com/games/candycrush/?fbs=-1 in your web browser and select the “Play Now” button located on the right side of the screen. You might need to log into your Facebook account first.

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While engaged in a level, accessing the Settings menu and clicking on the door-shaped icon will allow you to exit the game.

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On your desktop, choose a level (for instance, the circle located beneath 1) and then hit the Play! button at the bottom of the pop-up window.
If you’re using a mobile device, you might receive a request to enable notifications.

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A Guide to Playing Candy Crush

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The primary goal of Candy Crush Saga is to accumulate a specific amount of points within a limited number of moves.
As you advance in Candy Crush Saga, you will encounter additional goals, such as achieving a specific score within a designated time frame or eliminating all candies of a particular type from the game board, which will become increasingly frequent.

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The figure displayed at the top of the screen indicates the remaining number of moves.
The current score is shown on the progress bar located in the top-left corner of the screen.
The objective for your current level is indicated by the “Target” number located in the upper-right corner of the display.

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Completing a level in Candy Crush Saga allows you to progress to the next stage. Additionally, it may grant you access to various bonuses and power-ups for the levels you have finished.
When you fail to complete a level in Candy Crush Saga, the game resets that level, and you will forfeit a life. Lives regenerate automatically after a certain period.~You can have a maximum of 5 lives at any given moment without purchasing additional ones, and this lasts for approximately 30 minutes.

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Combine groups of three or more candies by swiping them in any direction that isn’t obstructed. The objective of the game is to form sets of matching candies. Once you create a match, the candies will break apart, causing the candies above to fall, which helps you achieve various objectives.

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When you align four candies, a unique candy is generated that, when combined with another group of three or more, will explode an entire row.
When you align five or more candies in a T or L formation, you will generate a wrapped candy. This candy detonates the candies in the adjacent squares of the tile it occupies (upon matching) and then triggers a blast in a 3×3 area in the location it lands.
When you align five candies in a straight line, you create a color bomb that looks like a chocolate covered in sprinkles. If you exchange it with a different candy, the color bomb will eliminate all occurrences of the candy you swapped it with from the game board.

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There are various boosters available that can increase your moves, including the lollipop hammer, which can smash a specific candy on the board, and the shuffle candy, which rearranges the board layout. These boosters should be introduced as you acquire them, although the majority will need to be purchased.

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Achieve the designated objective in the game. At the top right corner of the game board, each level will display a “target” score or goal. This may involve attaining a certain number of points, eliminating a particular group of tiles, or accomplishing other tasks such as making items drop to the bottom.

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You have the option to bypass the tutorials by selecting the Skip button whenever it shows up.

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Advance through the stages. You will engage in a variety of games, each featuring a unique game board and often distinct objectives, allowing you to move forward through the stages. Successfully completing a level will unlock the subsequent one.

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Effective Tactics for Mastering Candy Crush Saga

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If bombs are not removed within the move limit indicated on their surface, the game will conclude, whereas chocolate will increase in quantity if not eliminated.

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Initially, this might require some time, but as you continue to engage, you’ll become faster at identifying patterns and chances.

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Be mindful of the borders of the game board. Throughout various levels, the board may not always be a flawless rectangle, and it may feature several gaps. You’ll have to strategize to navigate around these gaps, as they can significantly complicate the process of forming paired sets.

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If the game board appears overly difficult, consider reshuffling it. As you gain more experience with the game, you’ll develop the ability to recognize when a board may be too challenging to finish. You can reshuffle the board by utilizing boosters or by leaving the game prior to making any moves.

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Disregard the recommendations provided by the game. If you pause for an extended period, the game will offer move suggestions, but these are often arbitrary. It’s generally wiser to overlook these suggestions. If you are not constrained by a timer, use the opportunity to explore for potentially superior moves. However, if your goal is to maximize your score before a timer expires, you may want to follow the game’s advice.

Community Questions and Answers

What is the appearance of a bomb?Community Response

A bomb resembles a chocolate sphere adorned with colorful sprinkles. It can be formed by aligning five candies in a straight line.

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What is the best way to get all the ingredients to the bottom?Community Response

Focus on the placement of the ingredients within the columns and aim to select combinations that eliminate those columns. Additionally, as you clear the board, more ingredients will emerge, so prioritize combinations that clear a larger number of spaces, such as a group of 4 instead of 3, or a bomb, to maximize your progress.

What purpose do the bonuses serve on the board?Community Response

Freckles eliminate all candies of a specific color, while striped candies clear entire rows or columns based on their swipe direction. Flashing candies remove all candies within a one-lolly radius, and fish consume candies of a particular color.