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Candy Crush Saga Level 500 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

bring down all the ingredients (4 cherries, 4 hazelnuts) and score 80,000 points.

Candy Crush Saga Level 500 - Episode 34: Lemonade Lake

Tips & Strategies

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Break the cakes.

Level 500 contains all blockers that exist in the game, so this is going to be a challenge. First you have to work on breaking the cakes. This will require multiple vertical striped candies and wrapped + striped combos if you can get them. You can try to save the Coconut Wheel until after you have broken the first cake - then use it to break the second. The faster you can break the cakes, the better as you need that precious space to make combos and get your ingredients to the bottom.

Make striped candies and combos.

The only way to clear the many, many multi-layered meringue s on this level are with striped candies and special candy combos. Try not to waste a move on normal matches that don't help you make special candies . Wrapped + striped, color bomb + striped, you will need all of these to get past this board and its blockers. Fortunately, you shouldn't have to worry about the chocolate since these combos should keep it under control. However, do be aware of the bombs as you do not want to get close to clearing all your ingredients only to have a bomb go off.

Keep ingredients in outer 2 columns.

As you can see at the start of this level, ingredients can only be cleared in the two outer columns. When you have ingredients in these columns, do not move them to another column. You will have to move it back later and it may be extremely difficult.

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 500 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 500 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 500 is to bring down all the ingredients (4 cherries, 4 hazelnuts) and score 80,000 points.

Level 500 Cheat #1: Break the cakes.

  • Level 500 contains all blockers that exist in the game, so this is going to be a challenge. First you have to work on breaking the cakes. This will require multiple vertical striped candies and wrapped + striped combos if you can get them. You can try to save the Coconut Wheel until after you have broken the first cake - then use it to break the second. The faster you can break the cakes, the better as you need that precious space to make combos and get your ingredients to the bottom.

Level 500 Cheat #2: Make striped candies and combos.

  • The only way to clear the many, many multi-layered meringues on this level are with striped candies and special candy combos. Try not to waste a move on normal matches that don't help you make special candies. Wrapped + striped, color bomb + striped, you will need all of these to get past this board and its blockers. Fortunately, you shouldn't have to worry about the chocolate since these combos should keep it under control. However, do be aware of the bombs as you do not want to get close to clearing all your ingredients only to have a bomb go off.

Level 500 Cheat #3: Keep ingredients in outer 2 columns.

  • As you can see at the start of this level, ingredients can only be cleared in the two outer columns. When you have ingredients in these columns, do not move them to another column. You will have to move it back later and it may be extremely difficult.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 500 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 500 Video

Level 500 is an ingredients level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to bring down all the ingredients (4 cherries, 4 hazelnuts) and score 80,000 points. The level type first appears in level 11 and has now made over 150 appearances. In order to complete an ingredients level, a player must bring down the shown amount of ingredients to the bottom of the board. There two types of ingredients are cherries an hazelnuts. For every one collected, a player will receive 10,000 points.

How to Beat Ingredients Levels:

  • Wrapped candies will do fairly well for ingredients as well. These special candies will crush a large cluster of candies. Therefore, the wrapped candy should be used close to or directly below an ingredient.
  • Color bombs can also made a big impact in ingredient levels. For example, you can use one to remove a candy immediately blocking your ingredient or you can combine it with a striped candy to pretty much guarantee your ingredient's exit.
  • Striped candies are your best friends in ingredients levels. The reason behind this is that when they are activated, they will clear out an entire row(horizontal) or column(vertical) on the board. However, since vertically striped candies clear an entire column, they are far and away the best weapon in this level type. Always try to ensure that vertically striped candies and your ingredients are in the same column. When they are, the vertically striped candy will clear drop the ingredient in one swift and efficient move. For better results, align multiple candies in the same column.
  • As you progress further into the game, you will see your ingredients path to the bottom more and more obstructed by various blockers. To combat this, especially at the bottom, make sure to shift your ingredient to the a clear row or column.

Bonus Tip: Ingredient Drop Path

AI

Clear blockers in the drop path first. Vertical striped candies are your best friend - they punch through obstacles and push ingredients down fast.

Quick Facts

Level
500
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
bring down all the ingredients (4 cherries, 4 hazelnuts) and score 80,000 points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 500?

bring down all the ingredients (4 cherries, 4 hazelnuts) and score 80,000 points.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 500?

Level 500 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 bring down ingredients in Level 500?

Open ingredient lanes first, then play under the ingredients to drop them faster. Striped clears help open narrow funnels and remove blockers in the drop path.

What is the best strategy for Level 500?

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 500 hard?

Level 500 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 500?

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 500 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(61)

Carl Russ's avatar
I see only tips on this game there isn't any cheat codes.
lovetocrush's avatar
if you have to cheat you shouldn't play
Carl Russ's avatar
Where is any cheat codes at.
Anoop's avatar
I completed :)
Heather McKendrick's avatar
I've been on this for months :(, its that bad they let me pass it without me getting a star. But i have completed all the other levels after 500. but can't pass this. :( grrrr
Kathy Tyson's avatar
how did you pass it?
Soncie22's avatar
how were you able to pass this level without actually passing it?
randy's avatar
I finally beat 500 after a month. I brought all the ingredients down one side. And heres the kicker. I had 11moves left.sigh
Sorora's avatar
Wow that was awesome!!! I have been on this level for a few days now... ugh
Vicki's avatar
I still haven't beat 500, confirmed by no stars showing for it, but the game is letting me play board 501 now??? What the heck?
Mohit Jain's avatar
Just completed
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
Congrats Mohit!
Dani Moss's avatar
This is ridiculously hard and it cheats
Candy Crush Cheats's avatar
How does it cheat exactly?
Bobbie's avatar
I have been on 500 for months. It's just no fun any more. There is no reason for any level to be so difficult. I have even deleted the game but decided to try once more. I loved Candy Crush until I got on level 500.
Dorothy Acevedo's avatar
I'm feeling the same way right about now. I've tried to pass with everything I got. Just can't manage to get passed it. I'm not using money either. One dayiI'll get it. I love the game.I just hope I dnt get bored cause I'm stuck on 500. Good luck
Kathy M's avatar
I have been stuck for a month they let me go ahead on my pc but still am stuck on level 500 on my phone! This level sucks must of played a million times!!!!!!!
elinor's avatar
Just get your phone to sign on with Facebook and it will coordinate your level
Erica Jones's avatar
i've tried this level several hundred times, and managed to get 7 items, but I have NEVER even SEEN the 8th... could this be a glitch? I'm fine with it being a difficult level, I am NOT fine that it's unbeatable because of this problem. Even when I have 20 moves left and 7 items out, it never comes down, even with major combos.
Thomas Chang's avatar
On PC, have gotten close (8 moves left, 7 items finished). Then the 8th item never comes. Fix the game on the PC please.
kara cavill's avatar
Im now getting very bored with candy crush iwas stuck on a level for 7 months got pased that and now cant do level 500 I dont mind hard levels but this one is taking the p### think its time to stop playing the game
Jen's avatar
I've been stuck for so long, I now feel bored with the game. Too bad too cuz I have really been having fun up until now. :-(
Dani Moss's avatar
How do u unlock the levels after 530 on your iPhone and iPod
Dani Moss's avatar
534 is way too hard you have 25 moves and 8 seconds on the bombs so u get 8 moves before the bombs explode so you never get to finish all of the moves. They want you to spend money to finish this one.
Ala Potter's avatar
This is my third month on it.... I stopped playing because of this damn level :'(
Vishal Bhumkar's avatar
Pass
D soloway's avatar
Just like the rest of you, have been on this level for months now. Too bad I am done with this game now, I have really enjoyed playing it. I really like a challenge, but this is so calculated, and the special candies don't take out the cake all the time, too frustrating I hate a quitter but....
Heidi Bissel's avatar
i have also been on 500 for soooooo long. Truly am getting ready to quit. Too bad because I really liked it too.
Tracy Topping's avatar
Getting ready to delete, level 500 impossible and no fun anymore !
Vincent Wong's avatar
My lucky day, I reach this level 500 yesterday and managed to get through by today after less than 10 attend. The hits here really work. .
Soncie22's avatar
Wow!! I've been at it for almost three days now...congrats! But how did you do it? I could certainly use all the help I can get...
ImRockDoc's avatar
me too heather
Jh root's avatar
Why can't I get boards like these?
Jenifer Lee's avatar
Wow so 350 was impossible but I kept at it. Now KING has decided to throw everything including the kitchen sink and the toilet with this level.
Sweet D's avatar
Just finished in almost 15-20 lives. If you play wisely, you can do it.Looking to the comments, today is my lucky day..........................
Fozi Az's avatar
i'm not that kind of person who wants to beat the level without using any boosters ... just finished it with two lollipop hammers at the end :D so ..... wooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooo finally after week of horror and disturbia :D
Jason Papa's avatar
Yea this level is insanely difficult. Hardest in the game (I'm waiting on tickets to level 516) thus far. But how I did it I combined the coconut wheel with a striped candy and it made an extra horizontal stripe in place of the wheel and really helped a lot. I got a few wrapper stripe combos and was on my way. But in closing I was on this torturous mentally punishing level for 3 months. I never quit playing entirely. My will was tested like never before. Maintained, was extremely nervous towards the end because I became increasingly aware I had a really large chance of finally winning. My hands were shaking. I leaped in the air after that victory. Pure euphoria.
ken mol's avatar
not too hard kinda fun. 2 days to pass
Margaret MacDonald's avatar
I eventually beat 500 tonight after 1 week of trying! Its sooo hard and worst bit was not being able to crush one cake, not the two!! However, keep trying, I found 2 wrapped candies helped! In the end it was 5 extra moves (69p) and a free hand switch thingy that helped! I never pay for extra moves unless I can see them visible on the board. This is my first post on here! Hiya CC fans! :-)
Sher O'Kee's avatar
I read all the comments regarding the difficulty of this level and yes it is. Fortunately, I passed L500 on my first attempt with no boosters or extra moves with 1 star. The key to passing this level is to try to have your ingredients to fall on 1 side. Make as many vertical stripes and wraps as you can. Use a vertical stripe in the row above your ingredient. When you run out of moves in this area, then use a stripe and wrap combo near the ingredient. Not only does this bring your ingredient(s) down it will reset your board. Hope this info helps. Good Luck candy crushing!
Mahota's avatar
completed on third attempt... however it looked doable on first two attempts as well... never looked very difficult... 350 still remain the real nightmare
Spikemeister Sandeep's avatar
I was able to clear it in my 1st try itself!!!!!!! :D And I dint use any power-ups :D
Niels Steen Madsen's avatar
Cleared the level second day. Got the next to last Cherry with a vertical striped. Took out the last one as well, beacuse it was the next in line in the column :)
Carlos Barrero's avatar
I just passed it using two boosters at the same time: color bomb and coconut wheel, I made it in the second try, I hope it helps...
Faceless Commenter's avatar
I finally beat this level after trying various strategies, including the one on this site, until I found the one that works. Basically, FORGET ABOUT THE CAKES. Just pretend the board is your normal, break-the-jelly board where you need combos of bombs+stripes or bombs+wrapped. FOCUS ON THE COMBOS AND CLEARING AS MUCH OF THE BOARD AS POSSIBLE. Another tiny tactical tip is to activate the coconut wheel at the right time: while the middle column is full of candies, not licorices, and you have a chance of clearing at least one cake. It's more than luck; I used this strategy and came verrrry close numerous times -- within one or two ingredients -- until I actually did get that board where I was able to form enough combos to clear it.
tristar's avatar
Just passed this level after 2 frustrating nights . I received 3 gift hammers for agreeing to notifications for candy crush soda and I had four saved when the opportunity came I whacked seven times to sugar crush heaven .
Leslie's avatar
This level made me delete the game after months of trying.then I started over from level one. When I got to level 42 it recognized me and made me go back to 500. So I tried it and it actually let me pass. Now on level 542. 500 is ridiculous.
Norma Wiles's avatar
I've just watched the video shoeing how this is cleared and note there are 65 moves whereas when I play I only have 60 moves ! Why ?
Kathindi Helena's avatar
I have been on 500 for exactly a week, challenging level, but never to give up. You can ignore the cakes and work on the sides. I have pass it. Its only when luck is actually on your side. I don't buy any boosters or lives. Just be patient... Good luck folks coming for 500... Cheers... Hoooop hooop!!!
peachyrva's avatar
HAD TO POST! There are cakes. So you focus on the cakes 1st. Right? Well, I took the advise of one of the other posters and ignored the cakes. Pass it on the 1st try with that strategy. WOW!!!!!!!!!!
Eileen's avatar
This level (500) SUCKS !!!! I have celebrated 2 birthdays while on this level, IF there is a CC Fairy, PLEASE, GET ME THE HELL OUT OF THIS LEVEL, PLEEAASE !!!!!!
Donna's avatar
Hate this level! Get all ingredients down several times except for one or two and it won't drop them down! Is there a trick to this!?
Leanne Chambers Cornwell's avatar
We've been dreading this level after reading all the comments, but my wife just defeated it after two or three tries this morning! No money ever spent getting here, just doing her best creating stripes and wraps/packages. Last fruit came down in good time, with five moves left. A stripe up the row did it with four moves left. Now on to 501!
Maureen Staunton Clarke's avatar
I'm really angry. Have played this level 500 so many times the same thing happens all the time where the last fruit won't come down..... I had the board cleared and had 52 moves left and the 8 th fruit no where in sight,,,,,, that's me finished with candy crush..... I'm wasting no more money or time on this crap. As its no joy any more..... Can't believe this happened