Candy Crush Saga Guide: FAQ

In Candy Crush Saga you may have several questions, here below frequently asked questions (FAQ) about General, Charms, Boosters and more, click in to whether you have knew them or not.

General

What do I have to do to complete a level?To complete a level in Candy Crush Saga you need to achieve two goals:

• Achieve a score that will earn you at least 1 star
• Complete the challenge which is explained at the start of each level

How do you gain points?
When three or more candies of the same color are switched next to each other they will burst and you will win points. The aim is to gain as many points as possible to achieve 1, 2 or 3 stars!

What are game modes?Candy Crush Saga has several game modes, each with a different challenge:

Moves & score

• In this game mode you have a limited number of switches before running out of moves. If you have not reached the score required to earn at least 1 Star, then you will fail the level

Jelly

• In this game mode the game board behind the candy is covered in jelly. Remove the jelly by matching candy on top of the jelly. If you fail to remove all jelly before running out of moves then you will fail the level

Ingredients

• In this game mode, ingredients will appear on the game board. Collect these ingredients by bringing them to their delivery point. On the side of the board you will see a recipe of how many ingredients you need to collect. If you do not bring down all the ingredients before running out of moves then you will fail the level.

Time limited

• In this game mode there is a time limit. If you have not reached the score required to earn at least 1 Star when the time runs out, then you will fail the level.

Candy order

• In this game mode, you are tasked with collecting a number of candies. This is done by removing the wanted candies. If you have not collected all the wanted candies before running out of moves then you will fail the level.

What is special candy?Matching 3 candies of the same color is only the tip of the iceberg. There are a variety of special candies that appear when making more complex match combinations. You can also mix all sorts of special candies for surprising effects. Some of the complex candy matches are:

• Matching four candies in a row or column creates a Striped Candy. Matching Striped Candy clears the entire row or column
• Matching five candies in the shape of a T or an L creates a Wrapped Candy. Matching a Wrapped Candy clears a 3 by 3 box of candies
• Matching five candies in a row creates a Color Bomb. Combining a Color Bomb with any candy of any color will clear all the candies of that color
• Matching a wrapped candy with a striped candy will create a giant super candy which clears multiple rows both up and across the board

What is sugar crush?At the end of a level, if you still have moves or special candies remaining, then you will receive a bonus score for performing so well.

What about the lives?In Candy Land, you begin the game with 5 lives. If you fail a level then you will lose a life, however this life is replenished (for free) after 30 minutes. If you cannot wait to receive another life, you can also choose to buy a set lives (5) in the Yeti Shop Shop or ask your friends to send you lives if you are connected to Facebook..

What is the maximum number of lives a player can have in Candy Crush Saga?You can have up to 8 lives if you own the Charm of Life.

How many levels are there?
There are currently 125 levels in Candy Crush Saga for iOS.

Is it possible to complete the game without buying charms?Absolutely! This is in fact very common! Most people who complete all the levels in the game have not purchased any charms.

When will you be adding new levels?We try to make an update to the game every 3 weeks. Most of these updates will also include new levels and lots and lots of other fun things!

What are Sweet, Tasty, Divine and Delicious?You will see "Tasty, Sweet, Divine or Delicious" when candy falls down and is matched several times in a series, which gains you a higher score.

Charms

Once you purchase a charm it is yours to keep forever. Other items can be purchased whilst in game play, but these can only be used once.

I purchased a charm. How do I use it?The charms are always available to you, but can be activated and deactivated. Some charms, like the Charm of Frozen Time, can be toggled on and off from the map screen, right next to the boosters. Other charms, like the Charm of Stripes, are used inside the level during gameplay, and can be accessed by tapping the corresponding button in the top left corner of the screen. The Charm of Life is always active.

How does the Charm of Life work?The Charm of Lives increases the maximum number of lives from 5 to 8, which means that the game will regenerate up to 8 lives per day. You will also get 8 lives if you buy a full life refill while having the Charm if Life.

Boosters

Boosters come with a number of charges. Once you use the booster, one charge is consumed. Boosters are much cheaper than most charms and can be quite helpful if you find yourself in a pickle or if you are stuck on a particularly tricky level.

How do I use boosters?
Some boosters are activated on the screen right before entering a level. For example the Color Bomb boosters let you start the level with a free Color Bomb, or the Jelly Fish Booster, which makes Jelly Fish appear randomly while playing the jelly game mode levels. Other boosters can be activated during gameplay by tapping the corresponding button in the top left corner of the screen. For example the Lollipop Hammer lets you remove any one candy from the playing board, or the +5 More Moves booster that instantly gives you 5 more moves in the game.