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Candy Crush Saga Level 165 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

collect all the orders, (99 Blue, 49 Yellow, 24 Green) and reach 50,000 points in 60 moves.

Candy Crush Saga Level 165 - Episode 12: Pastille Pyramid

Tips & Strategies

Written by our expert Candy Crush players

Take care of the bombs first.

The bombs in Candy Crush level 165 only have seven moves before that burst, so anytime one appears on your screen, take care of it as quickly as possible. Remember, compared to fulfilling orders and chocolate multiplying, a bomb getting to 0 will end your game immediately. Luckily, the game shouldn't have too many bombs.

Control the chocolate.

With four fountains, despite the temptation to focus on the orders, keep the chocolate under control --it takes away how many moves you can make on the board and it will prevent new candies from falling. If the chocolate multiplies too much during Candy Crush level 165, it can block the upper tier of the board and prevent new candies from falling.

Blues, blues blues.

Next It won't be hard to fulfill your other orders, the green and yellows will happen either due to cascading or within moves. But 99 blue is no easy feat with all the chocolate blockers. Focus on making blue combinations--not yellow or green ones . If you're low on blues, try making combos that will clear out a lot of candies or a lot of other candy colors (like a sprinkle + striped combo or a striped + wrapped combo). Use striped candies frequently but try holding onto bigger combos (like wrapped/ color bomb ) until you're positive they'll make the most impact.

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Video Walkthrough

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 165 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 165 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 165 is to collect all the orders, (99 Blue, 49 Yellow, 24 Green) and reach 50,000 points in 60 moves.

Level 165 Cheat #1: Take care of the bombs first.

  • The bombs in Candy Crush level 165 only have seven moves before that burst, so anytime one appears on your screen, take care of it as quickly as possible. Remember, compared to fulfilling orders and chocolate multiplying, a bomb getting to 0 will end your game immediately. Luckily, the game shouldn't have too many bombs.

Level 165 Cheat #2: Control the chocolate.

  • With four fountains, despite the temptation to focus on the orders, keep the chocolate under control--it takes away how many moves you can make on the board and it will prevent new candies from falling.
  • If the chocolate multiplies too much during Candy Crush level 165, it can block the upper tier of the board and prevent new candies from falling.

Level 165 Cheat #3: Blues, blues blues.

  • It won't be hard to fulfill your other orders, the green and yellows will happen either due to cascading or within moves. But 99 blue is no easy feat with all the chocolate blockers. Focus on making blue combinations--not yellow or green ones.
  • If you're low on blues, try making combos that will clear out a lot of candies or a lot of other candy colors (like a sprinkle + striped combo or a striped + wrapped combo).
  • Use striped candies frequently but try holding onto bigger combos (like wrapped/color bomb) until you're positive they'll make the most impact.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 165 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 165 Video

Level 165 is a Candy Order level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to collect all the orders, (99 Blue, 49 Yellow, 24 Green) and reach 50,000 points in 60 moves. In order to complete a Candy Order level, you will need to crush a certain number of specific candy colors or types. Some early Candy Crush order levels just ask you to collect colored candies. Others will require you to get types of special candies later in the game. You'll have to approach Candy Crush order levels very differently from other stages of the game! Use these all-purpose tips for Candy Crush order levels to dominate them and score truckloads of points.

Candy Crush Order Levels Tips

  • If you need to collect special candies, focus on forming them right away. Don't bother making any special candies that don't fill your orders. If you need to make wrapped bombs, don't waste turns by making striped candies.
  • Making special candy combinations can be incredibly hard. Try to make special candies next to one another so you don't have to move them together. Plan your moves ahead so you don't accidentally set one off before making the combo.
  • Be careful when using special candies to fill colored candy orders. It sounds like a good idea to use a color bomb to get lots of candies you need. But this will make it harder to collect more of those candies if your order is still not filled.
  • Use color bombs on candies you don't need to get rid of them. Then you will have more opportunities to make big combos with candies you do need, since they'll take up more room on the board.

Bonus Tip: Order Collection

AI

Don't just match randomly - look for where your target candies cluster. Color bombs are incredibly valuable for finishing orders quickly.

Quick Facts

Level
165
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
collect all the orders, (99 Blue, 49 Yellow, 24 Green) and reach 50,000 points in 60 moves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 165?

collect all the orders, (99 Blue, 49 Yellow, 24 Green) and reach 50,000 points in 60 moves.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 165?

Level 165 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.

What is the best strategy for Level 165?

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 165 hard?

Level 165 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 165?

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 165 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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User Comments(149)

kim's avatar
Not enough blue ones come down
Sue's avatar
I can't get enough blue ones!
Angie Staino-Zavatkay's avatar
AGREED!!!!
Laurie's avatar
Totally agree!
Punit's avatar
agreed
Pamela Smith Rivera's avatar
Totally Agree!!!
John Murrie's avatar
more useless "tips"for a game i wish i never downloaded
arletha's avatar
yes I have an acct
arletha's avatar
these tips/cheats I have tried them all previously, nothing works
Sue's avatar
Me too!
Angie Staino-Zavatkay's avatar
ME TOO!!
Melissa Darlin's avatar
Ah quit whining Murrie!!
Emily Ferraro Kelly's avatar
The only thing that works is if you have 2 wrapped or 1 wrapped and one stripe. But you need to have a lot of them which never happens. So this level is the level that makes you wanna quit.
Sherri's avatar
Agreed! I quit this level about 3 or 4 months ago, but decided to give it another go two weeks ago and......I'm still trying to get past it!
Emily Ferraro Kelly's avatar
Not enough blue candies and if they do come down they are spread around so you need to waste a lot of moves to try and get them together.
Angie Staino-Zavatkay's avatar
Very true!!
Angie Staino-Zavatkay's avatar
YES - it's very frustrating!!
Cathy's avatar
Mr kingdom go this game need to play it to see for his self not fun and I find impossible.
Angie Staino-Zavatkay's avatar
This level seems impossible but a lot of people break through so it can be done. The key is to find the bombs, stripes, and wrapped candy and using them strategically. Since there are more blues than the other colors, they have to be eliminated as soon as possible!
Jawaka's avatar
No. The key is dumb luck that 99 blues even appear.
Donna's avatar
I HATE this level !!! Games are supposed to be fun , I'm not having fun anymore !! Stuck !!
Sue's avatar
agree!!!
Cathy Dirla's avatar
I need more blue not enough of blue
stef's avatar
striped+wrapped combos = lots of blues
Gloria Jackson-Scott's avatar
How do the lollipops help?
Cathy's avatar
Think you can get no help in this game the extra daily spin all I ever get is fish lollipop or sprinkle candy. 3 extra move are a joke. Which are no help. Think the designer needs to try and play for himself. Lol reconsider given some more blue 99 is impossible. Help somebody. I will not let this cgame crush me lol
Robert Brenda Miller's avatar
You can use lollipops to smash bombs if you can't get them the conventional way.
Sue's avatar
I tried to keep resetting to get a board with a lot of blues, but still can't knock enough of them out! Been stuck for a week!
Carolee Luberto's avatar
I think I will go back to reading novels and stop wasting my time with this game.
FFTN's avatar
When you begin with 4 blues and for the duration 99 blues never fall, I am not sure how to win at this level.
Digavijoe's avatar
THIS LEVEL sucks.....ijs!!!!
covelcreek's avatar
Took 3 days but I got it with plays left over. Must concentrate hard on all blue all the time
Bob's avatar
Surprised no one has figured out yet that the level, and a couple previous, are programmed to MAKE you lose a certain many times without PURCHASING anything before it lets you through...
Melissa Hawker's avatar
Yes I did notice that i will have a winning move after using my last one and I have been tempted a few times to purchase more moves. I feel like I'm cheating in a way if I purchase moves .
megan murtha's avatar
Not enough blues!!
Adam Gillingham's avatar
That dude in the video got waaay more blues then I have ever gotten, he isn't even good he missed so many moves to create stripes, color bombs etc. people that beat 165 luck out by getting a ton of blues, and the game works on algorithms, spend money get blues.
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
I assure you Adam, it can be done! No need to waste your money. Just keep trying!
D. M.'s avatar
too many bombs, chocolate building up too fast, not enough blues and not enough moves. this level is impossible and that is why I have quit after trying to complete this level for the past 7 months.
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Don't give up just yet! It can be done. Don't even worry about the green and yellow. They will get collected as you go. Only focus on the blues and clearing chocolate.
Cathy's avatar
I must say this level sucks I honestly have been on it 5 days and have nerve ever gotten close. those blues are impossible they don't drop enough. I have tried everything I possible that can be done Even if you get enough good moves there are not enough blue to crush it. Help someone. I am not gonna be crushed by this game. I had enough level that took me 2 months I will not waste that much time again. Help ... Hey kingdom guys gives us more blue. Lol I am wasting all days playing this even getting extra live from my husband all the time. Help!!!!
Cathy's avatar
This level is terrible sucks!!
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Hey Cathy, it's a tricky one. But keep at it! It can be done
Cameron Christopher's avatar
I was so close i only needed 2 more blues and i ran out of moves, and I haven't gotten close to beating this level since then.
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Hey Cameron. Forget about the green and yellow. They will be collected as you play along. Try and only focus on blues and clearing chocolate. You can also try working from the bottom to create the cascade effect. Remember, with more candies cleared from the board come more new blues.
RGustafson's avatar
Not enough blues drop, looks like twice as many purple than any other color. I've never got more than 70 blues. And the comment of 'not very many bombs' is a joke. Bombs all over the place and getting a blue bomb is pretty much a game ender. The developers need to play this level and make some changes.
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Honestly this is one of the harder levels. But, the blues are there, and I assure you there is a way. Just keep on truckin and you'll get through it.
Dani's avatar
This level has to be bought, I am convinced. Been playing it for a while, even with 2 color bombs + striped candies and didn't make it! Time to move on to another game. Not enough blues come down unless there is a key to it and we don't know it!
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Dani I assure you it can be done. Spending your money is not necessary.
Jack Meoff's avatar
Here's what I do: I instruct my wife "Michelle" to eat all of the chocolates! (And if you look at her big fat lard-butt, you know that she really enjoys chocolate!)
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
We appreciate your ingenuity.
Christine's avatar
I think there should be an option to skip levels after you've been stuck on them for more than a few weeks. This is ridiculous! And the makers of the game need to give out more help options than just saying "keep at it you'll make it". Give out more help bonuses. The game is starting to suck!!
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Skipping levels is not a bad idea Christine. But where would the fun in that be.
Marcia Pariser's avatar
Having passed the difficult level of 165 on my iphone I am horrified to see that it hasnt registered when I play on my computer. Its asking me to still play level 165. Surely i should co-ordinate. Any help on this would be appreciated
Marcia Pariser's avatar
Having passed this level on my iphone I am horrified to find that it hasnt registered on my computer. It still has me on this dreadful level. Any ideas anyone
Vape Escape's avatar
Get rid of the iPhone.
Jim Buttz's avatar
After two weeks on level 165 I finally gave up and removed Candy Crush from my ipad!
Beverley's avatar
I have been two weeks too and getting tired of it........
Janez Smith's avatar
Candy crush mod, thanks for your tips. I was being to think I would never get pass this level but at last I won tonight on my second try using your tips. To all of you do not give up and use the tips candy crush mod gave us.
Bonnie McClarren Fisher's avatar
I join everyone else's sentiments here. I've been on this level for over 2 weeks. I cannot get it! Frustrating. Not enough blues. Even with bombs, etc., I just never quite get there.
Richard Wilson's avatar
Just watched the video walk through, there were more blues than I've seen in 30 games combined. Not a fun level!
Poppi's avatar
How anyone has won this level is beyond me. If the chocolates don't do you in then it is the bombs. I really do not think they should have both on the same level. I think I am going to have to step away from candy crush for awhile.
Jodi Kulpinski's avatar
I AM SOOOO sick of this level 165!!! not enjoying anymore...the blue candies do not even show up much!!!! much less 99!!!!! REALLY???
Leona Foster's avatar
why do you get boosters like fish but you cant use them they are greyed out or why lives from friends disappear from your inbox
Poppi's avatar
You need to click on the red x. Then when you have used your five lives the box will popup then you can click on accept.
Flaming Oh's avatar
Level 165 totally sucks. I'd rather look at porn on the internet. At least I feel good afterwards.
Lynda Robson's avatar
been o 165 for 2 months I am so over it never enough blues but it cant be impossible as all my friends have passed it except me bored
Rudi Riedl's avatar
I was trying since some months now level 165 without any success. Just today when I read this blog I thought to try again. And surprisingly I good nearly to the end (5 blues remaining with 3 moves ,but I could not disable a red bomb). I suggest to the programmer (or candy crush cheat administrator) to change the programm "just a little bit" to increase the probability of "help bonbons" to (slightly) increase the probability to go through the level in reasonable time. Does not make fun to have (with all possible intelligence put in with moves) after hundreds if not thousands attempts only frustration. Thanks on behalf of all ! BTW : writing from Germany so it was not only the cold winter in US !
michele's avatar
Yes, this is a horrible level.There are too few blues.After being on this level for almost two months I finally passed it this evening.I also did not have to purchase a thing to do so.Thought about quitting thinking it is impossible to complete this level, but it isnt.It can be done.It takes a lot of patience.Good luck!
isobelbaird's avatar
This is really hard and the lowest I have ever got was down to 28 blues it just does not seem doable. I know they say it can be done but how long will it take..
isobelbaird's avatar
It can be done. I just got it. I had to use two lollipops to get the last two but I got it and that is what counts. Stick in there.
Cindy Barry's avatar
Does anyone know how to use coconut wheels or fish given in the daily spin? Seem worthless to me.
Lalita Soni's avatar
i give u id n password mr ki ngdom pass ur self thn get it to me
Ena's avatar
I think this level is impossible not enough blue come down! I have bought in other levels but refuse to do so in this level. If I don't get through it this week am not going to play anymore!
Cynthia Slattery's avatar
I find it annoying that you can spin the wheel for a daily boost - but you can't use some of the boosts on this level. How is that fair???
Kim K's avatar
It took me 3 weeks, but finally got it! It's pure luck.
J Hine's avatar
Play on a mobile. Wait until the drop gives you 96 blue and easy to remove the first bomb. Don't collect any greens or yellows deliberately. Don't even go for 3 blues unless you reallY have too. Wait for 4 blues which leaves you with another stripped blue.........
susie's avatar
Candy crush king will you please make level 165 less stressful and less diffult to win so everyone can continue to the next level. This is ridiculous. Why make a game this fustrating. .
Lee Hyde's avatar
So that you'll spend money.
Daniel Clemons's avatar
I have removed Candy Crush from Facebook and my Kindle. I expressed my frustration to King Games on their web site and didn't even get a acknowledgement of my input. I am done. Level 165 is purely a luck of the draw when every 8 moves a bomb falls and there are not enough blues to make the 99. Done. Done. Done. Games are supposed to be fun and this level has killed my interest in candy crush.