How to beat timed levels in Candy Crush Saga


Do you struggle with Candy Crush Saga timed levels? Timed levels are a part of the Candy Crush game that a lot of people struggle with.. Me included!
But if you follow a few simple guidelines you'll pass timed levels in Candy Crush Saga without too much stress!

  1.   LOOK.... Before you start to play take a few seconds to look around the board and see if there are any chances for stripes or wraps, or maybe even a colour bomb! Those few seconds at the start will pay off.
  2.  THINK...  Don't just blindly switch anything you see! Try to work at the bottom if you can so you can take advantage of any cascades caused by your moves.
  3.  PLAN....While you're making one move be planning your next, keep looking all the time, don't wait for the candies to stop moving before you look for another move. Try to anticipate where the candies will land and be ready as soon as they stop.
  4.  +5 Candies....Candies which fall down with a number in them give you extra time so should be matched if possible! Don't miss them, they could mean the difference between winning and losing. (see image) Extra time candies will only fall if you get cascades by matching combos or colour bombs, if you only make matches of 3 they will only fall every few moves and it won't be enough to keep the game moving.
  5.  RELAX....Before you start take a deep breath and relax! The worst thing you can do on timed levels is to panic. Just play as if it's a normal game but just a little faster!


 TOP TIP. If there are bombs on the timed level watch your points, once you have enough points for a star and the bombs are getting close to zero, just stop playing and let the time run out!
If there are countdown bombs on the timed level they will give you very high points if you destroy them. Hitting a colour that has bombs with a colourbomb will give huge points, often enough to pass the level with one move.
TOP TIP. One of the members of our group has suggested reducing the size of your screen on PC to 75%. This makes it easier to see the moves and faster to make the moves. Try it and see if it works for you.


24 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love it!

Anonymous said...

OMGOSH! 267 blows gonna relax and try again. Thanx for tips

Nuri148 said...

Another tip: if you have bombs with little chance to be cleared before they go off, check if you've reached the minimum score to pass the level. If you have, just let the time run out.

Anonymous said...

Another tip about bombs: they score REALLY high points when you successfully match them. Use one of your lives to play really slowly and watch the score when do each: make a simple 3-match, activate a stripe, activate a wrapped candy, then match a bomb. I forget the numbers, but the bomb is like 10 times the value of the others.

So if your game board gives you a choice to either keep the bombs in their generation chamber or let them loose, try letting them loose. Match several of them, get to the needed score, then like the previous commenter said, just sit still and let the time run out.

Anonymous said...

This is good information. I hope I can remember it. I usually panic with timed levels.
Karen Robinson

Melissa Kelley said...

I won this game on my phone, but it said I didn't! I got way over 200,000, but I got lots of extra time thingies, and is that not Kosher? Do you really have to do it in 30 seconds?

Anonymous said...

On level 880 the 5+candies stop coming. How can you beat the timed level then??????

Mish1983 said...

Very helpful tips!! I have always struggled with timed levels but passed one fairly quickly after reading this.

Unknown said...

Level 1525 might be my last candy crush saga level. So over trying do this timed level. Sad but true.

Unknown said...

Level 1525 might be my last candy crush saga level. So over trying do this timed level. Sad but true.

Anonymous said...

I really hate timed levels, I'm so bad at them. I just panic and freeze. The one i'm doing now is only 30 seconds and I've been on it for days. Wish I could get past it.

Crushed said...

Absolutely hate the timed levels as well. These levels took the fun out of a relaxing and enjoyable game. Gonna have to quit and find something else where I don't have to feel rushed. Haven't passed the last level in weeks-not worth the agravation

Crushed said...

Absolutely hate the timed levels as well. These levels took the fun out of a relaxing and enjoyable game. Gonna have to quit and find something else where I don't have to feel rushed. Haven't passed the last level in weeks-not worth the agravation

Anonymous said...

Timed levels suck. 1525 could be my last. At least they don't waste so much of my time

Katasimon said...

Same level I'm looking for help on. Did u really quit?

Unknown said...

Same here!!!!!

Murali Bhupal said...

just reached 1525 level.....it looks tough....

Anonymous said...

If you hate the timed levels, try Candy Crush Soda. I'm in the 700s games and, so far, no bombs, no timed levels, no chocolate fountains (although there are chocolate. levels that work differently). Games is just as, maybe more, challenging but I have enough time pressure on the job, don't need it when I'm playing a game.

Holly said...

I've been on 1525 for a couple of weeks and I am not having a good time! Lol !!
Eventually, I need to win.....I think. : /

Unknown said...

Me four! I'm over it.... But I'm sure I'll continue on.....

robin w said...

Same level. I HATE this level. Can't seem to get any points!

STUMPED IN CA. said...

1538...30 second is not enough time...many times when you match the extra 5 sec...they don't register.need 95,000 got to 62,000 once...been on this one for weeks most times can't get past 20,000.does anyone have some concrete help.?

Anonymous said...

1710 is impossible

Anonymous said...

When my time is running low, I make as many special candies as I can. I never use them, just keep making them till my time runs out. Most often the game will continue to explode any specials on the board after the time runs out usually giving me enough points to pass.