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Candy Crush Saga Level 161 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

Clear all the jelly in 45 moves

Candy Crush Saga Level 161 - Episode 12: Pastille Pyramid

Tips & Strategies

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Make matches from the bottom and sides.

You will want to look for matches on the bottom of this stage and on the sides. These will be most likely to give you cascading candies that will give you additional matches or special candies . Matches near the top won't shake up your board as much, so are less likely to be worth your limited moves.

Play around the chocolate fountains.

There are 3 chocolate fountains on Level 161 that will continue to create chocolates. If you don't clear the chocolates they will multiply, covering up jellies and making it harder to clear the level. Try to make matches near the fountains that remove chocolate regularly. You also want to do this since there are many jellies around the chocolate fountains and you will do yourself a favor by focusing on clearing these.

Use special candies to clear the corner jellies.

The jellies that are stuck in the corners adjacent to the chocolate fountains are the hardest to clear because of their positioning and because they are double reinforced. The best way to clear these 6 jellies is to use striped candies and striped candy combos. If you get lucky, you can get a striped candy + wrapped or color combo to clear these more quickly... It may take a few tries and lucky candy placements to finally clear all the jellies with the move limit.

3 player tips in the comments— see community strategies below

Video Walkthrough

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 161 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 161 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 161 is to clear all the jelly in 45 moves.

Level 161 Cheat #1: Make matches from the bottom and sides.

  • You will want to look for matches on the bottom of this stage and on the sides. These will be most likely to give you cascading candies that will give you additional matches or special candies. Matches near the top won't shake up your board as much, so are less likely to be worth your limited moves.

Level 161 Cheat #2: Play around the chocolate fountains.

  • There are 3 chocolate fountains on Level 161 that will continue to create chocolates. If you don't clear the chocolates they will multiply, covering up jellies and making it harder to clear the level. Try to make matches near the fountains that remove chocolate regularly. You also want to do this since there are many jellies around the chocolate fountains and you will do yourself a favor by focusing on clearing these.

Level 161 Cheat #3: Use special candies to clear the corner jellies.

  • The jellies that are stuck in the corners adjacent to the chocolate fountains are the hardest to clear because of their positioning and because they are double reinforced. The best way to clear these 6 jellies is to use striped candies and striped candy combos. If you get lucky, you can get a striped candy + wrapped or color combo to clear these more quickly... It may take a few tries and lucky candy placements to finally clear all the jellies with the move limit.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 161 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 161 Video

Level 161 is a Jelly level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to clear all the jelly in 45 moves. In order to complete a Jelly level, you must remove all of the jelly on the board. You remove jelly from the board by making a match with a piece of candy on top of the jelly. In the higher levels, you can sometimes get stuck on double jelly levels. On those you have to make two matches on top of a square of jelly in order to clear it from the board! We've got all the tips to beat jelly levels you need here at candy crush cheats!

How To Beat Jelly Levels:

  • Your only objective in jelly levels is to clear the jelly. That means you should only be worried about making matches on top of the jelly, and not other parts of the board.
  • If you can't make a match on top of the jelly, try using jelly fish! Jelly fish act like normal candies in that you match them with other candies of the same color. But when you make a match with a jelly fish, its will activate and swim off the screen. Then three new jelly fish will swim on screen and eat three jelly squares. For double jelly squares, this will count as one match. If jelly is stuck under a blocker that isn't licorice, the jelly fish will still eat the jelly from under the blocker.
  • Jelly squares at the top of the board and at the corners can be tricky, since these are the hardest spot to match candies. Watch out for these, and try to clear the board first.
  • When you clear all the jelly from the level, you will get a sugar crush. This will give you a ton of points.

Bonus Tip: Double Jelly Layers

AI

Double-layer jelly requires two hits. Plan your special candies to sweep the same areas twice for maximum efficiency.

Quick Facts

Level
161
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
Clear all the jelly in 45 moves

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 161?

Clear all the jelly in 45 moves

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 161?

Level 161 typically provides between 15-30 moves depending on the difficulty. Check the top of your screen when starting the level to see your exact move count.

How do I clear jelly faster in Level 161?

Open the board early, then focus on making striped candies to sweep rows/columns. Jelly under blockers usually requires removing the blocker first, so prioritize unlocking those areas.

What is the best strategy for Level 161?

Focus on creating special candies like striped candies and wrapped candies. Combining these special candies together creates powerful effects that can clear large portions of the board.

Is Level 161 hard?

Level 161 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 161?

The Lollipop Hammer is great for removing stubborn blockers. Color Bombs combined with Striped Candies can clear large areas. The Coconut Wheel creates striped candies that can help reach objectives faster.

Can I beat Level 161 without boosters?

Yes, all Candy Crush Saga levels can be beaten without boosters, though some levels may take a few tries to get the right candy combinations.

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