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Is Candy Crush Saga safe for your child?
Age guide
4+
We advise Candy Crush Saga from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children can enjoy the simple match-3 gameplay but may become frustrated by the limited 'lives' system, which encourages breaks or in-app purchases.
- 9-12
- Players in this age group will encounter the 'gold bars' currency, which can be used to purchase boosters or extra moves, and may feel pressure to spend to progress.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage with the game's social features, such as sending lives to friends or competing on leaderboards, alongside the persistent encouragement for in-app purchases.
- 16+
- Older players will navigate complex levels and the strategic use of boosters, while also being exposed to targeted advertisements and the continuous monetization mechanics.
Players match three or more candies of the same color to clear them from the board and complete level objectives. It's a puzzle game known for its simple mechanics, colorful graphics, and addictive progression system.
- 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
- 3/10
What parents should know
Candy Crush Saga is a popular match-3 puzzle game featuring a 'lives' system and in-app purchases for 'gold bars' to buy boosters or extra moves. While the gameplay is simple, its monetization mechanics can encourage continuous play and spending. Parents should disable in-app purchases and set screen time limits to manage engagement.
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Candy Crush Saga age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Candy Crush Saga?
Parentwise puts Candy Crush Saga at 4+. We advise Candy Crush Saga 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 Saga?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Candy Crush Saga (4+). Players in this age group will encounter the 'gold bars' currency, which can be used to purchase boosters or extra moves, and may feel pressure to spend to progress.
Can a 12 year old play Candy Crush Saga?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Candy Crush Saga (4+). Players in this age group will encounter the 'gold bars' currency, which can be used to purchase boosters or extra moves, and may feel pressure to spend to progress.
Can a 13 year old play Candy Crush Saga?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Candy Crush Saga (4+). Teenagers may engage with the game's social features, such as sending lives to friends or competing on leaderboards, alongside the persistent encouragement for in-app purchases.
Is Candy Crush Saga appropriate for kids?
Candy Crush Saga is a popular match-3 puzzle game featuring a 'lives' system and in-app purchases for 'gold bars' to buy boosters or extra moves. Parentwise rates Candy Crush Saga overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Candy Crush Saga family friendly?
Candy Crush Saga is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. While the gameplay is simple, its monetization mechanics can encourage continuous play and spending.
Candy Crush Saga parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Candy Crush Saga is a popular match-3 puzzle game featuring a 'lives' system and in-app purchases for 'gold bars' to buy boosters or extra moves. 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 Saga safe for kids?
We advise Candy Crush Saga from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). While the gameplay is simple, its monetization mechanics can encourage continuous play and spending.
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