Question 1

True or false: You can win unlimited lives by simply changing your device’s date and time settings.

Accepted Answer

False. This trick worked early on but was patched years ago; now the game uses server-side timers to prevent exploitation.

Question 2

True or false: The game’s creator, King, was acquired by Activision Blizzard for over $5 billion.

Accepted Answer

True. Activision Blizzard bought King Digital Entertainment in 2015 for $5.9 billion, largely due to Candy Crush’s success.

Question 3

True or false: Candy Crush Saga was originally released as a web game on Facebook before mobile apps existed.

Accepted Answer

True. It launched on Facebook in April 2012, then hit mobile in November 2012, becoming a massive hit on smartphones later.

Question 4

True or false: Candy Crush was the first mobile game to earn over $1 billion in revenue.

Accepted Answer

False. While hugely profitable, other games like Clash of Clans hit $1 billion first; Candy Crush later exceeded that milestone.

Question 5

True or false: The game was originally called 'Sugar Smash' before being renamed to Candy Crush.

Accepted Answer

False. It was always Candy Crush Saga; 'Sugar Smash' was a separate, unrelated game by a different developer.

Question 6

True or false: Candy Crush has over 15,000 levels, with new ones added regularly every week.

Accepted Answer

True. As of early 2025, the game has exceeded 15,000 levels, with weekly updates keeping players engaged for years.

Question 7

True or false: The game’s soundtrack was composed by a Grammy-winning orchestral musician.

Accepted Answer

True. Composer Peter H. G. H. (known for film scores) created the whimsical, addictive background music, though not Grammy-winning.

Question 8

True or false: Playing Candy Crush has been scientifically proven to improve memory in elderly players.

Accepted Answer

False. No peer-reviewed study supports this; while puzzle games may help cognition, Candy Crush hasn’t been specifically proven for memory.

Candy Crush Trivia Questions