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Is Candy Crush safe for your child?
Age guide
4+
We advise Candy Crush from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age group can enjoy the simple match-three puzzle mechanics of Candy Crush, but parents should monitor for excessive screen time and in-app purchase temptations.
- 9-12
- Players in this range might engage with the game's increasing difficulty and special candy combinations, potentially encountering pressure to use boosters or extra lives to progress.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might find the game a casual pastime, but could be exposed to the 'pay-to-progress' mechanics and social sharing features that encourage inviting friends.
- 16+
- Individuals 16 and older can play Candy Crush as a casual game, understanding the monetization strategies involving gold bars and boosters, and managing their own playtime.
Candy Crush is a popular match-three puzzle game where players aim to match colorful candies in combinations of three or more to complete various levels. The game offers numerous challenges and puzzles, with increasing difficulty as players progress. It is designed to be engaging and visually appealing, enticing players to return frequently to achieve higher scores and unlock new levels.
- Age guide
- 4+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Candy Crush is a popular match-three puzzle game known for its simple gameplay and engaging levels. While generally considered harmless, it employs 'freemium' monetization strategies, encouraging players to purchase in-game items like boosters and extra lives. Parents should set clear boundaries for screen time and disable in-app purchases to prevent unauthorized spending and manage potential over-engagement.
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Candy Crush age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Candy Crush?
Parentwise puts Candy Crush at 4+. We advise Candy Crush from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Candy Crush?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Candy Crush (4+). Players in this range might engage with the game's increasing difficulty and special candy combinations, potentially encountering pressure to use boosters or extra lives to progress.
Can a 12 year old play Candy Crush?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Candy Crush (4+). Players in this range might engage with the game's increasing difficulty and special candy combinations, potentially encountering pressure to use boosters or extra lives to progress.
Can a 13 year old play Candy Crush?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Candy Crush (4+). Teenagers might find the game a casual pastime, but could be exposed to the 'pay-to-progress' mechanics and social sharing features that encourage inviting friends.
Is Candy Crush appropriate for kids?
Candy Crush is a popular match-three puzzle game known for its simple gameplay and engaging levels. Parentwise rates Candy Crush overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Candy Crush family friendly?
Candy Crush is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While generally considered harmless, it employs 'freemium' monetization strategies, encouraging players to purchase in-game items like boosters and extra lives.
Candy Crush parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Candy Crush is a popular match-three puzzle game known for its simple gameplay and engaging levels. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Candy Crush safe for kids?
We advise Candy Crush from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). While generally considered harmless, it employs 'freemium' monetization strategies, encouraging players to purchase in-game items like boosters and extra lives.
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