Before your first move in a Candy Crush Saga level from 1–200, check its objective. Then choose matches that directly advance it, such as clearing jellies or blockers, or moving ingredients toward the bottom exit.
Match toward the level objective
Look at what the level asks you to do before choosing a match. On a jelly-clearing level, focus on matches that remove jellies. If blockers restrict access to the board or its targets, favor matches that clear those blockers.
For ingredient levels, prioritize moves that help the ingredients travel toward the bottom exit. Matches that do not contribute to the objective may use moves without bringing you closer to completion.
Use special candies when they help with the target
Striped and Wrapped Candies can clear areas of the board, while a Color Bomb can be combined with a Striped Candy to turn candies of one color into stripes. Consider these options when they can reach the level’s targets; do not make a special candy without checking whether it helps with the objective.
Adjust your focus to the board
If a level includes chocolate, the draft’s guidance is to clear it early so it does not spread. Check the board for the objective and its obstacles before each move, and prioritize matches that address them.
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