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Candy Crush Saga Level 166 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

score 15,000 points in 120 seconds.

Candy Crush Saga Level 166 - Episode 12: Pastille Pyramid

Tips & Strategies

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Keep making matches.

With the time limit, there's not a lot of opportunity to strategize. With all the chocolate fans, you need to take advantage of any matches on the board. Remember: you cannot reset your board on timed levels without losing a life.

Keep track of the top rows.

All the chocolate fountains are definitely a nuisance in this level but they won't prevent you from getting your points goal unless you let too many of them accumulate at the top. Be sure to keep an eye at the top because the more slots that are blocked, the less new candies will cascade.

Speed!.

Next If you're worried about the time limit in this level--don't be! Just work fast and make any combination you see. Unlike other timed levels, you just need to power through this one.

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 166 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 166 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 166 is to score 15,000 points in 120 seconds.

Level 166 Cheat #1: Keep making matches.

  • With the time limit, there's not a lot of opportunity to strategize. With all the chocolate fans, you need to take advantage of any matches on the board.
  • Remember: you cannot reset your board on timed levels without losing a life.

Level 166 Cheat #2: Keep track of the top rows.

  • All the chocolate fountains are definitely a nuisance in this level but they won't prevent you from getting your points goal unless you let too many of them accumulate at the top. Be sure to keep an eye at the top because the more slots that are blocked, the less new candies will cascade.

Level 166 Cheat #3: Speed!.

  • If you're worried about the time limit in this level--don't be! Just work fast and make any combination you see. Unlike other timed levels, you just need to power through this one.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 166 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 166 Video

Level 166 is a Timed level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to score 15,000 points in 120 seconds. In order to complete a Timed level, you have to reach a certain score in a certain amount of time. Its more difficult than it seems, since you don't really have time to think about the moves you're making.

How to Beat Timed Levels:

  • Some of the candies have +5's on them. Match these candies! They'll give you five extra seconds in the round, which could be the difference between winning and losing.
  • The timed levels can vary a lot in time, so watch out! Some of them can be as short as fifteen seconds.
  • Some timed levels still have blockers on them, so watch out for them.
  • If you've achieved the minimum score but still have time left, stop playing unless there are no blockers on the board. There's no point losing a level that you have already won.
  • Sugar crushes can be a huge advantage on these levels! Any special candies that you have formed, but that haven't been activated yet, will be activated by a sugar crush. This will get you a HUGE amount of points.

Bonus Tip: Speed Matching

AI

In timed levels, speed beats perfection. Quick matches anywhere beat slow perfect matches. Let cascades work for you while you scan for the next move.

Quick Facts

Level
166
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
score 15,000 points in 120 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 166?

score 15,000 points in 120 seconds.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 166?

Level 166 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 hit the target score in Level 166?

Create special candies early and chain combos. Saving a strong combo for the final moves often triggers large cascades that boost score quickly.

What is the best strategy for Level 166?

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 166 hard?

Level 166 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 166?

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 166 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(3)

Barbara's avatar
I can't believe I'm the only one having problems with this level. I have been on this level for a while getting down to 2 or 3 jellies and then run out of time. It's just a hard level.
Eieiei's avatar
Funny, I just thought the opposite! This is probably the first timed level ever that I passed on the first game. And I had plenty of time left when the score had been reached... There were a lot of +5 bonus, and I had been searching for possible matches quite a time; sometimes the game helped me to find...
Barbara's avatar
Well, I'm on level 168 now. Having real problems with that too. Been on for weeks.