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does anyone play candy crush?

41 replies

screamingsiblings · 15/08/2024 12:59

I think I'm addicted to it actually, and I feel guilty for wasting my time playing a game. I have never spent any money playing it, but do spend too much time on it.

AIBU for playing it, or feeling guilty for playing it?

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RausageSoul · 15/08/2024 13:02

I go through phases of playing it a LOT. Then forgetting for months, and when I go back it throws all sorts of free lives and boosters and I'm hooked again for a few days. Once they run out I forget it again!

StepCombatAttack · 15/08/2024 13:08

I do, most days, but I play Candy Crush Soda. Usually while tv is on something banal. I don’t spend any money on it so can stay on harder levels for days.
Currently on level 4000 and something.
I find it relaxing and haven’t found any games I prefer.

Franklet · 15/08/2024 13:09

I deleted it from my phone because it was such a time suck. I have it on a tablet that is mostly used by dd2 and will occasionally play a few levels before she demands it back. It is designed to be addictive!

StellaCruella · 15/08/2024 13:20

I got addicted to it so deleted the app.

I am now on my phone just as much, but doom scrolling instead.

Crush away!

Randomlygeneratedname · 15/08/2024 13:24

Last time I played it still allowed you to use the trick of forwarding your calender to get more lives instantly ... Just a thought haha.

XenoBitch · 15/08/2024 13:29

I play CC Soda, but via Mistplay, so I get paid to play it.

BigDahliaFan · 15/08/2024 13:30

Yes, I had to delete it as I was absolutely addicted. I replaced it with a Japanese Kanji learning app so at least I was learning something. I also made it a point of honour never to pay for Candy Crush....

RaininSummer · 15/08/2024 13:37

Yeah me. On level 3 billion I think. Play In the evening when there is a boring programme on TV.

DancingLions · 15/08/2024 13:41

My addiction is monopoly go 🙈
I now have 4 accounts on it so I can trade stickers with myself and partner with myself on events 😂

But I do live more or less alone (adult DS here but he's not around much). And I have a fair bit of free time. So not really affecting anything.

It depends if there are other things you should be doing. If not then crack on!

Newgolddream70 · 15/08/2024 13:51

Yes I got really addicted to it at one point but now the background music reminds me of when I had morning sickness - that was ten years' ago! I do still play it occasionally until I run out of lives and then I lose interest.

PeachyKeane · 15/08/2024 13:53

XenoBitch · 15/08/2024 13:29

I play CC Soda, but via Mistplay, so I get paid to play it.

Tell me more, I'm addicted to the damn game.

screamingsiblings · 15/08/2024 15:04

You can get paid to play candy crush??
info please.

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wizzbitt · 15/08/2024 15:08

My addiction is Township and I'm a bit embarrassed about it. But it's so addictive. I used to play Toon Blast but spent too much money on it so eventually deleted it.

XenoBitch · 15/08/2024 15:10

@PeachyKeane @screamingsiblings

Check out the Mistplay app (will be in app stores).
It is not the fastest way to earn money, but if you are the sort of person to play games when the TV is on, or on the bus etc, then may as well get something for it.
I get about £10 every 2 to 3 weeks (I get it in Amazon gift cards).

wizzbitt · 15/08/2024 15:17

This has come up on my mumsnet ads now 🤦🏿‍♀️😭😂

does anyone play candy crush?
screamingsiblings · 15/08/2024 15:32

cAnt find it for Apple. 😢
im on level 5000 something so could do with a reward scheme.

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RaininSummer · 15/08/2024 19:06

I downloaded mistplay but it doesn't seem to have candy crush as a choice. Shame

GreenPoppy · 15/08/2024 19:14

I was addicted to CC for about a year, I used to play it for hours. I have a bit of a 'completionist' personality so wanted to get to the end. It dawned on me eventually that I would NEVER get to the end. It was a happy day when I deleted it. I'd love to just play it now and again but know I wouldn't manage to stick to that

I read last week that they add something like 70 new levels every week.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 15/08/2024 19:23

Gardenscapes, Fishdom and Bingo Frenzy Addict here. I swap from one to another when I run out of lives / tokens. I do it while I'm watching TV cos I can't just do one thing at a time. Keeps me from overthinking 🤣

boredsolicitor · 15/08/2024 19:40

Me too ! Play whilst watching tv - level 6000 something / dread to think how many hours but like others never pay or buy add ons

TammyJones · 15/08/2024 19:41

Toon blast for me.
Level 9000 plus.
I'm actually quite good.
But I've started reading books again.
So much better for you.

XenoBitch · 15/08/2024 19:51

RaininSummer · 15/08/2024 19:06

I downloaded mistplay but it doesn't seem to have candy crush as a choice. Shame

It has Candy Crush Soda on it.. I am playing it at the moment.

HelenWheels · 15/08/2024 19:51

i used to but i willed myself to stop

RaininSummer · 16/08/2024 08:14

Couldn't ring CC Soda on it but glam happy with the word game I found.

screamingsiblings · 16/08/2024 11:30

Is this on apple or android?

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