candy crush

Addictive phone game

Candy Crush is a puzzle video game where players swap colorful candies to create matching rows, causing them to disappear.

Released in 2012, it became one of the most popular mobile games ever, known for its addictive gameplay and freemium model that encourages small purchases.

The name has become shorthand for casual mobile gaming: My mom plays Candy Crush on the train.

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G