Beginner’s Guide to Candy Crush

**Chapter 1: Game Summary**
*Candy Crush Saga* is a free-to-play match-3 puzzle game where players swap candies to clear levels and progress through the Candy Kingdom. The game loop involves completing level objectives, earning Gold and Boosters, and competing in events like Candy Crush All Stars for rewards. Players unlock new episodes and use gacha-style spins for boosters.

**Chapter 2: My First 5 Hours**
In your first 5 hours of *Candy Crush Saga*, you’ll enter the vibrant Candy Kingdom. The tutorial introduces match-3 mechanics, guiding you through early levels (1–10) with simple goals like clearing 20 jellies. You’ll earn Gold and spin the Daily Booster Wheel for Lollipop Hammers. Play levels 11–20 to unlock the first episode, using boosters like Color Bombs to clear tough boards. Join the Candy Crush All Stars 2025 tournament (ongoing Mar.–May 2025) to collect All Stars Candies and track your leaderboard rank. Experiment with team joining in the Candy Kingdom hub for event bonuses. Spend time mastering combos, like matching a Striped Candy with a Wrapped Candy, for high scores. Key experiences include passing level 20 to unlock new mechanics and earning a rare booster from the wheel, setting the stage for competitive events and challenging levels.

**Chapter 3: Things People Wish They Knew at the Beginning**
1. **Save Gold for Later**: Avoid spending Gold before level 200; it’s crucial for extra moves at higher levels. 2. **Time Booster Wheel**: Spin the Daily Booster Wheel at reset for 5% better rare booster odds, boosting progress. 3. **Retry Levels Strategically**: Retry All Stars levels before losing moves to save boosters, maximizing event points. 4. **Join Active Teams**: Teams with active players give 10% more event rewards, speeding up unlocks. 5. **Check Events Regularly**: Events like All Stars offer exclusive rewards; participate early to climb leaderboards.