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Swap Candies
Tap: select a candy, then tap an adjacent one. Drag: press and drag toward a neighbor. Swaps only count if they create a match.
01 The Basics
Sweet Crush is a match-3 puzzle game. Swap adjacent candies on a grid that adapts to your screen — more space means more candies to match!
Make Matches
Line up 3 or more candies of the same color in a row or column. Matched candies pop and new ones fall from above.
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Cascades
When candies fall, they can create new matches automatically. Chain reactions build your combo multiplier for bigger scores!
Target Score
Win the Level
Reach the target score before you run out of moves. Each valid swap uses one move — plan carefully!
02 Special Candies
Match more than three candies to create powerful specials. Use them to clear large areas of the board.
Striped Candy Match 4 in a row
Created when you match 4 candies in a horizontal line. Clears an entire column when activated in a match.
Striped Candy Match 4 in a column
Created when you match 4 candies in a vertical line. Clears an entire row when activated in a match.
Wrapped Candy L or T shape
Created from L-shaped or T-shaped matches of 4+ candies. Explodes in a 3×3 area when matched or combined.
Rainbow Bomb Match 5 in a line
Created when you match 5 candies in a straight line. Swap it with any candy to clear all candies of that color on the board.
03 Special Combinations
Swap two special candies together for devastating combo effects!
Combination
Effect
🌈 + Candy
Clears every candy of that color on the board
🌈 + 🌈
Clears the entire board
Striped + Striped
Clears the row and column at both candy positions (cross blast)
Wrapped + Wrapped
Massive 5×5 explosion at both positions
Wrapped + Striped
Large combined blast — experiment and see!
04 Scoring & Combos
Base Points
Each matched candy earns 60 points. Match 5 candies = 300 base points before multipliers.
Combo Multiplier
Cascades increase your combo: ×1 → ×1.5 → ×2 → ×2.5… Keep the chain going for massive scores!
Understanding the HUD
Level Current level number
Score Your points with progress bar toward target
Moves Swaps remaining — don't waste them!
Combo Current cascade multiplier (lights up when active)
05 Controls & Tools
Tap to Swap
Select a candy, then tap an adjacent one. Works on desktop click and mobile touch.
Drag to Swap
Press and hold a candy, then drag toward a neighbor (up, down, left, or right) and release.
Auto Mode
Watch the game play itself! Use the menu Auto Mode button or in-game Auto / press A. Beats a level and automatically continues to the next. Retries on loss. Tap Stop anytime.
Hint
Highlights a valid swap when you're stuck. Look for the glowing gold outline on two candies.
Shuffle
Rearranges all candies on the board. Use when no moves are available — doesn't cost a move.
Pause
Freezes the game. Resume anytime or quit back to the main menu.
06 Levels & Stars
8 levels with increasing difficulty. Higher levels require more points with fewer moves.
| Level | Target Score | Moves |
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| 1 | 1,000 | 25 |
| 2 | 2,000 | 22 |
| 3 | 3,500 | 20 |
| 4 | 5,000 | 18 |
| 5 | 7,500 | 16 |
| 6 | 10,000 | 15 |
| 7 | 15,000 | 14 |
| 8 | 20,000 | 12 |
Star Ratings
- ★☆☆ Complete the level (reach target score)
- ★★☆ Score at least 1.5× the target
- ★★★ Score at least 2× the target
07 Pro Tips
- Look at the whole board before swapping — sometimes a move on one side sets up a cascade elsewhere.
- Build specials early. Striped and rainbow candies are your best friends on higher levels.
- Save rainbow bombs for when you can clear a color that appears frequently on the board.
- Combine specials instead of using them alone — combo effects are far more powerful.
- Chase cascades. One good swap that triggers 3+ chain reactions can win you the level.
- Watch your moves. If you're close to the target, play safe. If you're far behind, take risks on big combos.
- Use hints sparingly to learn patterns, then try to spot matches yourself for faster play.
08 FAQ
Why didn't my swap work?
Swaps must create at least one match of 3 or more. If no match is formed, the candies bounce back and no move is used.
What happens when I run out of moves?
The level ends. If your score is below the target, you lose. Hit Retry to try again or pick a lower level from the menu.
Can I swap diagonally?
No — only horizontally or vertically adjacent candies can be swapped.
Does shuffle cost a move?
No. Shuffling is free and is also triggered automatically when no valid moves remain.
How do I get 3 stars?
Score double the target. On Level 1, that's 2,000 points instead of 1,000. Combos and special candies help enormously.
What does Auto Mode do on the last level?
Auto Mode plays levels for you and automatically continues to the next level after each win. On Level 8, it shows the normal victory screen when you beat the final level instead of advancing further.
Does Auto Mode retry if I lose?
Yes. If Auto Mode runs out of moves before reaching the target, it waits briefly and restarts the same level automatically. Tap Stop or quit to menu to take control back.