Candy Match Pop

Candy Match Pop packs 80 levels into four chapters, and each one hands you a target before the first swap. Some ask for a score and some for a set number of a particular sweet, while others want obstacles cleared, keys collected or special candies kept safe. Depending on the challenge, a level is capped either by moves or by a clock.

Lining up three or more identical candies removes them, and cascades can follow. You can also create line blasts, bombs and rainbow candies, and boosters are on hand for awkward boards. Finishing levels earns stars and coins, with daily rewards, missions and extra themes to work towards on top. The text comes in English and Chinese, and your progress is stored in the browser you play in.

On a computer, click a candy and then one beside it, or drag a candy left, right, up or down to trade places with its neighbour. On a phone, tap two neighbouring candies or swipe one into position. The aim of every swap is a line of three or more matching candies. Meet the level goals before your moves or your time are used up.

Check what the level wants before you start, because the goals vary between score, collection, obstacles, keys and protecting special candies. Moves and time are limited resources here, one or the other depending on the level, so spend them on the goal. Boosters exist for the boards that resist, so keep them for those.

Single-player swap match-3 shown in a portrait frame, with 80 levels split across four chapters. According to the developer it works with a mouse or touch on desktop and mobile, offers English and Chinese, and saves progress in your browser.

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