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Candy Crush Saga Level 285 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

Clear all the jelly in 60 moves

Candy Crush Saga Level 285 - Episode 20: Candy Clouds

Tips & Strategies

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Get the visible jelly first.

As tempting as it may be to go for the outlying meringue s, don't focus on them too much. You don't get a lot of moves in this level considering the obstacles in place. Let striped candies and other combinations take care of the first few layers of the outlying multi-layered meringues. Instead, focus on the visible jelly at first.

Save the jelly fish to the end.

Level 285 is hard because you need to do your best to bust blocks and clear meringues without letting the fish out. Luckily, there are a lot of obstacles in your way (including a meringue) to the fish! Remember to make moves low but to also focus on taking advantage of any move that is adjacent to a multi-layered meringue.

Remember jelly fish combos.

You've preserved your jellies! Good work but don't forget how useful these guys can be. Just combining a jelly fish with another candy will create striped candies, but don't forget a jelly fish is a special candy and can be combined with any other special candy. If you combine a jelly fish with color bomb , the jelly fish will multiply. If you combine a jelly with a wrapped candy , the jelly fish will eat the jellies and then leave 3 wrapped candies.

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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 285 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 285 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 285 is to clear all the jelly in 60 moves and get at least 65,000 points.

Level 285 Cheat #1: Get the visible jelly first.

  • As tempting as it may be to go for the outlying meringues, don't focus on them too much. You don't get a lot of moves in this level considering the obstacles in place. Let striped candies and other combinations take care of the first few layers of the outlying multi-layered meringues.
  • Instead, focus on the visible jelly at first.

Level 285 Cheat #2: Save the jelly fish to the end.

  • Level 285 is hard because you need to do your best to bust blocks and clear meringues without letting the fish out. Luckily, there are a lot of obstacles in your way (including a meringue) to the fish!
  • Remember to make moves low but to also focus on taking advantage of any move that is adjacent to a multi-layered meringue.

Level 285 Cheat #3: Remember jelly fish combos.

  • You've preserved your jellies! Good work but don't forget how useful these guys can be. Just combining a jelly fish with another candy will create striped candies, but don't forget a jelly fish is a special candy and can be combined with any other special candy.
  • If you combine a jelly fish with color bomb, the jelly fish will multiply.
  • If you combine a jelly with a wrapped candy, the jelly fish will eat the jellies and then leave 3 wrapped candies.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 285 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 285 Video

Level 285 is a Jelly level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to clear all the jelly in 60 moves and get at least 65,000 points. 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
285
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
Clear all the jelly in 60 moves

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 285?

Clear all the jelly in 60 moves

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 285?

Level 285 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 285?

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 285?

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 285 hard?

Level 285 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 285?

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 285 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(21)

cheryl sylvia's avatar
Omg I buy lives to keep playing when I feel like it , but never buy to get beyond the level...this is prob the one I'm gonna end up paying to beat this impossible level...ps evryytime I post that it's impossible/diff, I go back to beat the level, wish me luck :/
Krfstk's avatar
people like you are the reason why everything is pay 2 win these day's
Gigi G.'s avatar
Why would anyone pay for extra lives when you just change time in settings. Maybe they mean they pay for extra moves?
Judy Ann Blake's avatar
I have never paid for anything and have never reset board---and am on this level------sometimes play on tablet and sometimes laptop----every level is different. Some levels harder than others----find I win when i am not trying so hard and doing it for fun. I DO use candy-crush cheats----but no money spent.
Clive B.'s avatar
Just beat it! The only way is color bombs with stripped.
Strugis's avatar
Try to send your wrapped candies to the bottom row. When you get them to explode, they will take out the corners and middle one underneath.
nhmcg's avatar
I appreciate that hint about the wrapped candy. I have to admit I haven't paid for anything nor have I spun any wheel for extra help. Don't know why but i got the hammer or lollipops or whatever in the very beginning but haven't even had that help other than the first couple of games. :-(. Niece is telling me to quit the game and then download it again for the extra help. I just plod along and luck has got me this far
Liz Ham's avatar
Sucks!
Ava's avatar
Got it on the 3rd try. Had 4 moves left. I DO NOT spend money on candy crush. I play on my kindle and can not do the changing time to get more lives. If anyone knows how to do it on kindle fire I would love to know how. There are levels that require some planning and maneuvering but I believe a lot of the time it's just luck. Check your board and if it's not a good starting board back out and try again. Relax and have fun with it. I am able to spin the wheel once daily for free items. Save these and only use them when you have to. This can make a big difference in whether or not you can win on the very hard levels.
Michael Reynolds's avatar
Cheryl Sylvia, at this level you are not a newbie. Also play on a kindle fire.. Use The wheel, and hang in. This sight has helped a great deal.
Michael Reynolds's avatar
Why do we not have CC Soda for the kindle?
Monaco's avatar
Phew! Finished at last. just 1 move left. These hints were really useful. You absolutely need to focus on clearing the jelly only, don't even need to think about meringues. They will be cleared on the way. Most important thing is keep jelly fish to clear the bottom row jellies. Don't use them until you clear all the jellies on the middle.