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Candy Crush Saga Level 97 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Candy Crush Saga Level 97 - Episode 8: Salty Canyon

Tips & Strategies

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Clear bombs quickly.

There must be some type of secret to Candy Crush level 97, because unless you get super lucky, this level makes it impossible to make special candy combos that would even get you close to the target points since you are too busy making sure the bombs don't blow up. Well, you're in luck! You can use the bombs to your advantage when you destroy them because they are worth a lot of points. Destroying any bomb will automatically give you 3060 points, so you aren't exactly wasting your moves by destroying them. Keeping a lot of bombs on the board is actually a good thing, because you will get more points when you destroy them with particular special candy combinations, like the striped candy + wrapped candy combo, which clears the entire board. Chances are, the bombs will explode themselves through cascading tiles before their time is up since the board is so small, so your main focus should be on creating as many special candies as you can. Now it's time to focus on cheat No. 2, which is what special candy/bomb combinations are going to score you the most points.

Make the best special candy combos.

Striped candy + a wrapped candy: this combo is pretty easy to make and will score you a ton of points, especially since it clears so many bombs in the process. color bomb + color bomb: this special candy combo will help you easily reach 100,000 points, but the color bomb combo is difficult to place correctly since you cannot move them next to each other without activating them.

Sugar crush.

Level 97 will give you a Sugar Crush at the end with your left over special candies , so make as many as you can. Sugar Crush uses all your left over special candies to give you the extra boost of points that you may need at the end to reach your goal. In the level the amount of points you score is crucial.

60 player tips in the comments— see community strategies below

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 97 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 97 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 97 is to reach 100,000 points in 25 moves.

Level 97 Cheat #1: Clear bombs quickly.

  • There must be some type of secret to Candy Crush level 97, because unless you get super lucky, this level makes it impossible to make special candy combos that would even get you close to the target points since you are too busy making sure the bombs don't blow up. Well, you're in luck! You can use the bombs to your advantage when you destroy them because they are worth a lot of points. Destroying any bomb will automatically give you 3060 points, so you aren't exactly wasting your moves by destroying them. Keeping a lot of bombs on the board is actually a good thing, because you will get more points when you destroy them with particular special candy combinations, like the striped candy + wrapped candy combo, which clears the entire board. Chances are, the bombs will explode themselves through cascading tiles before their time is up since the board is so small, so your main focus should be on creating as many special candies as you can. Now it's time to focus on cheat No. 2, which is what special candy/bomb combinations are going to score you the most points.

Level 97 Cheat #2: Make the best special candy combos.

  • Striped candy + a wrapped candy: this combo is pretty easy to make and will score you a ton of points, especially since it clears so many bombs in the process.
  • color bomb + color bomb: this special candy combo will help you easily reach 100,000 points, but the color bomb combo is difficult to place correctly since you cannot move them next to each other without activating them.

Level 97 Cheat #3: Sugar crush.

  • Level 97 will give you a Sugar Crush at the end with your left over special candies, so make as many as you can. Sugar Crush uses all your left over special candies to give you the extra boost of points that you may need at the end to reach your goal. In the level the amount of points you score is crucial.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 97 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 97 Video

Level 97 is a Target Score level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to reach 100,000 points in 25 moves. In order to complete a Target Score level, you will need to reach a minimum target score in a limited number of moves. Target score levels appear in the first episode, Candy Town, and continue to the eleventh episode, Gingerbread Glade. When playing this type of level, you may be faced with other blockers such as, bombs, jelly, and meringue.

How To Beat Target Score Levels:

  • Stay focused. Only make moves that help increase your score. Typically in these types of levels, the move limit is low. If there are blockers or other obstacles standing in your way, make sure that you ignore them and are continuously scanning the board for potential combinations or large matches. Do not waste moves on clearing the boosters or obstacles unless necessary.
  • Look to create special candy combinations. Special candy combinations will help you to use your moves efficiently since they have a higher point value attached to them. When possible, make combinations that include 4+ candies. Also, look to combine two special candies together.
  • Take your time. Since these levels do not have a time limit, make sure that each move you make is the best move. Remember, you are trying to reach a target score, not beat the clock or clear blockers. Continue to look around the board to be sure that each move you make, impacts the score.

Bonus Tip: Skip the Hint

AI

The game's suggested moves prioritize simple matches, not strategy. Take an extra second to find better opportunities the hint misses.

Quick Facts

Level
97
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
reach 100,000 points in 25 moves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 97?

reach 100,000 points in 25 moves.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 97?

Level 97 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 97?

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 97 hard?

Level 97 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 97?

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 97 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(60)

Nasim Rz's avatar
thaaaaanks. really useful, although still not able to pass it :|
Sue Dickins's avatar
Why does my turn stop before 25moves even though the bombs haven't gone off?
Karen4Him's avatar
I've been stuck on this level for over a week, used up 'lives', time and sanity ... crazy mad over the impossibility of this level! I read this tip page, tried it and got it on the 1st try! It's all in the timed bombs and the special combos! Thank you!
lanielaine's avatar
it didn't help :(
Robin Hammond's avatar
I reached 103,000 points but it still didn't let me win! I hate this level. Why didn't it let me move on to level 98?
KneeKnee's avatar
that sux !!!!
John W's avatar
I had 350, 000 points and and still lost, you have to use all your moves !
Angie Wilkerson Williams Lofth's avatar
I used a whole lot of money to pass this level. I just kept buying extra moves and suckers. I finally passed.
maisie may's avatar
I just cannot beat this level. Have been on it for a few weeks. I will keep trying to make special combos. UGH!
Marie Austin's avatar
I'm just waiting for my luck to turn. I've had every candy combo and still have not won this level.
Marie Austin's avatar
99,820. Sheer torture!
Marie Austin's avatar
i had 3 color bombs on the board at the same time. I combined two color bombs and still lost! This may be the end of the road for me for Candy Crush. I refuse to buy lives or special candy. Well, it was fun while it lasted.
leoduartec's avatar
same as me lol
Corry's avatar
Play level 97 on Facebook and you will beat it.
stay's avatar
Why does the game end when I have 17 moves left
evets's avatar
maybe the bomb exploded.... don't let the bomb explode
Steve Kolb's avatar
Combine a color bomb with the color of any bomb on the board to get 40,000 or 50,000 points. I got almost 189,000 points by doing this. Very easy
In The Zone's avatar
Spot on Steve - I didn't see your post but after tearing my hair out I stumbled on this very easy way to smash through the 100k target. Obviously make sure that once you have lined up your colour bomb with the bomb use some moves to maximize the amount of candies that are same colour as the time bomb
Linda's avatar
Don't get it, Steve. Do you mean combine spotted with a candy the same color as a bomb on board?
denisebreslin's avatar
Steve, I still don't get it. "Combine a color bomb with the color of any bomb" ... So you can combine two different color bombs and get points? Huh? But you need 3 of the same color don't you? Oh dear.
Cheryl's avatar
I got to 99,500 and 99,900. I wanted to DIE.
Alex's avatar
Me, too
CandyBitch's avatar
For fuck sake!!! Even if you got over 100k points you still loose if your bomb goes off before your 25 moves.
Cheryl's avatar
I finally got past it. It took several sprinkle + striped candy combos to get through it. Now I'm stuck on level 105
Ro's avatar
Why does this level quit at 17 moves remaining when it states 25moves will be available?
Dan Dan's avatar
I just scored over 104,000 but it came through as a failure. What's up? Do all the bombs have to be cleared as well? Very frustrating.
joni's avatar
Mine does the same thing. Over 150000 point and still says level fail. I'm very confused. What us up with that?
Halita Ann Lee's avatar
Why does the time keep Turin off bofore
Maria Jean LaMonte's avatar
I just don't get it. How do I keep the bombs from exploding?
Maria Jean LaMonte's avatar
OK!!! Just figured it out!
YouNoWho's avatar
THE SECRET... At least this is what made it easy for me... Surely I cannot be the only one who assumed the "timed bombs" were literally timed, meaning they were counting down with time. THAT IS NOT THE CASE! These bombs are NOT timed! An "8" bomb does not go off in 8 seconds. The number shown is merely the number of moves you have left with which to destroy the bomb. The number goes down by one for each move you make. You can TAKE ALL DAY to figure out your next move and the bombs will not go off! I went through many lives thinking these bombs were timed, frantically clicking here and there as fast as I could find a move—any move!—and each game would be over within seconds. I'd try harder by clicking faster, but the faster I clicked, the quicker the bombs would count down and the game would be over! Once I realized the bombs weren't timed, I was able to choose my moves carefully—and then it didn't take long to get the right combination of luck and good moves to win.
Ash's avatar
This is completely untrue. the bombs are times and if u leave them for a second more they do go off. so one has to be fast while preventing them from exploding.
jjjhj b gi's avatar
Fuck this stupid ass level
Ock's avatar
it's time limit level. That's all!
YouNoWho's avatar
You are mistaken. You can take all the time you want in deciding what moves to make. The numbers on the bombs are the number of MOVES you can make before the bomb goes off. (They are not the number of seconds you have to make your moves; nothing is timed.)
Fozi Az's avatar
2 weeks ... 2 weeks :'( i lost my weight and my mind as well.. i scored 151,000 by 100% of total Chance ... and lost -_- WTF Candy Crush ... WTF!!! i'm ready to die here ... see you in hell Candy Crush Developers :@
Kimberly Ann Barton's avatar
Gotta love the color bombs.....muhahaha
denisebreslin's avatar
What a scam, I thought you only have 25 seconds but the video runs about 90 seconds. Am I missing something?
denisebreslin's avatar
Is this level based on TIIME or on # of MOVES? Also no matter how many "bombs" I explode it seems like after a very short time, the bombs go off and it's over. What am I missing, she said again.
Earlene's avatar
I MADE IT!! After trying for about 2 weeks, getting very disgusted and threatening to quit, after studying your advice and understanding that the bombs were counting steps, not seconds, I carefully tried again and failed the first time but tried again being very careful to follow advice - I made it. Thank you!!
Irena Mayhew's avatar
wow! followed Steves advice and completed 97 in 3 tries!! Thanks Steve!!!
Suit Yourself's avatar
I just CANNOT get past this level!!! It times out long before 25 moves are done. WTH is going on??
lucy goodman's avatar
i got 130000 and lost wtf
Suman Bajpai's avatar
how many bombs are there. this is really frustrating
Suman Bajpai's avatar
how many bombs are there. very frustrating level
Suman Bajpai's avatar
what is cheat 2 in level 97