Candy Crush Saga: The Tastiest Puzzle Game in Town!

OK, seriously, who hasn't got stuck playing Candy Crush Saga?! This game was a worldwide hit! Launched way back in April 2012 by King, it absolutely swept the country and is one of the biggest, totally addicted puzzle games in existence. It's a staple in every household, played by gamers of every age because, let's be honest, it's so straightforward to get a hang of but gets absolutely trickier and, well, those levels just just keep coming, don't they?!

So, How Do You Play This Sweet Game?

It's actually quite simple to learn! You get a board covered with large, colorful pieces of candy in all shapes and sizes. You simply move two candies side by side to create three or more of the same color in a row (horizontally or vertically).

When you do, POP! they disappear in a great burst, and new sweets drop down from the top to fill their space in the vacant gaps. This is significant because sometimes it creates incredible chain reactions and combinations all on its own!

Each level in the game is different and offers you specific goals to achieve. Maybe you must clear all the sticky jelly from the board, shift down ingredients (like cherries or hazelnuts!) to the bottom, reach a certain high score, or do it all in a set amount of moves.

Why It's So Addictive: Special Candies!

What is so unique about Candy Crush Saga and keeps everyone stuck is the perfect blend of planning ahead and a pinch of luck. You have to think ahead and plan your moves, especially when you have only a few tries!

But the BEST thing? Making and using SPECIAL candies!

Get four candies in a row to receive a Striped Candy (clears an entire row or column!).
Exchange five in an 'L' or 'T' to create a Wrapped Candy (clears out a big area around it!).
Exchange five in a line to create a powerful Color Bomb (clears out all candies of the same color when exchanged!). Combining these special candies creates huge, super-tasty combos that clear huge areas of the board and help you win those tougher levels!

Be Careful Around Obstacles!

As you progress into the Candy Kingdom Saga, the levels become tougher! You'll encounter obstacles meant to test you, such as:

Chocolate: This spreads if you don't swap candies beside it!
Licorice: These blocks can immobilize candies or prevent them from falling into place.
Jelly: This spreads over the board, and you must swap candies directly beside it to remove it. The game is wonderful at incrementally adding on difficulty, keeping you on your toes and making you want to go on!

Play With Friends! (Or Compete!)

Candy Crush Saga is renowned for its social feature! You can play with friends on Facebook. See who's furthest along on the massive map, give each other extra lives when you're out (a lifesaver!), and compete to have the highest rank on the level leaderboards. It adds a delicious, friendly competitive factor.

Looks and Sounds Super Sweet

The graphics on the game are also iconic – truly bright, vivid, and just happy looking! The candies themselves are designed to appear scrumptiously eye-grabbing, and the animation and sound effects when you find matches and combinations are beautifully gratifying and optimistic. It all contributes to a really nice, enjoyable experience.

It's Everywhere and Influential!

Good news – the game is free to play! Yes, okay, there are in-app buys for treats like extra lives or power-ups (which contributed to making it so popular!), but you can play and enjoy plenty of levels without paying a penny. It's playable on mobiles, tablets, and Facebook, so it's really convenient. And it's inspired heaps of other match-3 games!

So yes, it's no surprise Candy Crush Saga has survived all these years and is adored by millions of people across the globe! It's that classic combination of straightforward match-3 entertainment, cerebral challenge with special candies and hurdles, upbeat graphics, and social interaction. It's simple to begin, hard to put away, and just a wonderful mobile classic. If you have not played it recently, or ever, dive back in – new challenges and levels are always waiting in the Candy Kingdom!