How to Play Candy Crush: A Simple Guide

1. Objective:

The main goal in Candy Crush is to match three or more candies of the same color in a row to clear them from the board. Each level has specific objectives, like reaching a certain score, clearing jelly, or collecting ingredients.

2. How to Play:

Match Candies: Swap two adjacent candies to form a line of three or more candies of the same color.

Special Candies: Create special candies by matching more than three candies:

Striped Candy: Formed by matching four candies in a line. It clears a full row or column when matched.

Wrapped Candy: Created by matching five candies in an L or T shape. It explodes, clearing nearby candies.

Color Bomb: Formed by matching five candies in a row. It clears all candies of the same color when swapped with any candy.

Combos: Combine special candies for powerful effects, like combining a striped candy with a color bomb to clear a large area.

3. Level Goals:

Each level has different goals, such as:

Score Goal: Reach a certain score within a limited number of moves.

Clear Jelly: Remove all jelly layers on the board.

Collect Ingredients: Bring specific items (like cherries) to the bottom of the board.

Time Limit: Complete the level within a set time.

4. Strategies:

Plan Moves: Look at the entire board and plan your moves to maximize the effect.

Create Special Candies: Focus on making special candies to clear large sections of the board.

Save Boosters: Use your boosters wisely. They can help you in difficult levels.

Prioritize Goals: Focus on the main objective of the level. If you need to clear jelly, prioritize that over making combos.

5. Life System:

You have a limited number of lives (usually 5). If you fail a level, you lose a life. Lives regenerate over time or can be obtained through in-app purchases or by asking friends.

6. In-Game Currency:

Gold bars can be used to buy boosters, extra moves, or lives. You can earn gold bars or purchase them.

7. Tips:

Start from the bottom of the board to cause cascades and potentially create automatic matches.

Take your time. There’s no rush to make a move, so think carefully.

Enjoy playing Candy Crush!