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Candy Crush Saga Level 159 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

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Candy Crush Saga Level 159 - Episode 12: Pastille Pyramid

Tips & Strategies

Written by our expert Candy Crush players

Work at the top and clear the chocolate.

The tip is to try and make your moves at the top of the board - since that is where the chocolate regenerates - and you will not have any additional chocolate in your way each time you make a move that touches the chocolate. If you ignore the chocolate it could make you lose your turn regardless of the amount of points your score. This means you want to be careful that you don't let the chocolate completely take over the top and block new candies from coming down, because you will run out of moves and lose your turn, even if you have scored over 20,000 points. Sometimes you are not given a good board setup, and not allowing the chocolate to cover the top of the board isn't something you can avoid. In this case, if you get stuck with the top of the board covered, try and make a vertical striped candy (this is determined by the direction the stripes are facing, which is determined by how you made the striped candy).

Take your time.

With Candy Crush level 159, 2 minutes is actually a generous amount of time. It will allow you to keep the chocolate under control and also take time to plan special candy combos and moves that will score you enough points t o get past the 20,000 mark and beat the leve l. And there are no minimum number of moves! With Candy Crush level 159, it's not only more important that you create special candies and combos to score enough points, but you need these in order to control the licorice and chocolate.

Make special candies.

Your main goal on level 159 is to make special candies . Don't forget about the Sugar Crush - that is when you time is up, the level will still detonate all your special candies. This can be the extra boost you need to get over the 20,000 point goal if you are just a small amount of points away. Try and make as many special candies as you can throughout your turn... whether you use it to break open the chocolate , score maximum points with your combo, or have them left over for you Sugar Crush, they are what is going to get your through Candy Crush level 159. A wrapped candy + a striped candy combo is going to score you about 7000 points alone. If you are able to get 2 or 3 of those, you will score enough points to get through the level. Find out which strategy works for you and play around with which combos are going to score you the most points. If you focus on a specific type of special candy or combo you are trying to make, it is sometimes easier to find them on the board.

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 159 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 159 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 159 is to score 20,000 points in 2 minutes.

Level 159 Cheat #1: Work at the top and clear the chocolate.

  • The tip is to try and make your moves at the top of the board - since that is where the chocolate regenerates - and you will not have any additional chocolate in your way each time you make a move that touches the chocolate.
  • If you ignore the chocolate it could make you lose your turn regardless of the amount of points your score.
  • This means you want to be careful that you don't let the chocolate completely take over the top and block new candies from coming down, because you will run out of moves and lose your turn, even if you have scored over 20,000 points.
  • Sometimes you are not given a good board setup, and not allowing the chocolate to cover the top of the board isn't something you can avoid.
  • In this case, if you get stuck with the top of the board covered, try and make a vertical striped candy (this is determined by the direction the stripes are facing, which is determined by how you made the striped candy).

Level 159 Cheat #2: Take your time.

  • With Candy Crush level 159, 2 minutes is actually a generous amount of time. It will allow you to keep the chocolate under control and also take time to plan special candy combos and moves that will score you enough points to get past the 20,000 mark and beat the level. And there are no minimum number of moves!
  • With Candy Crush level 159, it's not only more important that you create special candies and combos to score enough points, but you need these in order to control the licorice and chocolate.

Level 159 Cheat #3: Make special candies.

  • Your main goal on level 159 is to make special candies.
  • Don't forget about the Sugar Crush - that is when you time is up, the level will still detonate all your special candies.
  • This can be the extra boost you need to get over the 20,000 point goal if you are just a small amount of points away.
  • Try and make as many special candies as you can throughout your turn... whether you use it to break open the chocolate, score maximum points with your combo, or have them left over for you Sugar Crush, they are what is going to get your through Candy Crush level 159.
  • A wrapped candy + a striped candy combo is going to score you about 7000 points alone.
  • If you are able to get 2 or 3 of those, you will score enough points to get through the level.
  • Find out which strategy works for you and play around with which combos are going to score you the most points.
  • If you focus on a specific type of special candy or combo you are trying to make, it is sometimes easier to find them on the board.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 159 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 159 Video

Level 159 is a Timed level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to score 20,000 points in 2 minutes. In order to complete a Timed level, you have to reach a certain score in a certain amount of time. Its more difficult than it seems, since you don't really have time to think about the moves you're making.

How to Beat Timed Levels:

  • Some of the candies have +5's on them. Match these candies! They'll give you five extra seconds in the round, which could be the difference between winning and losing.
  • The timed levels can vary a lot in time, so watch out! Some of them can be as short as fifteen seconds.
  • Some timed levels still have blockers on them, so watch out for them.
  • If you've achieved the minimum score but still have time left, stop playing unless there are no blockers on the board. There's no point losing a level that you have already won.
  • Sugar crushes can be a huge advantage on these levels! Any special candies that you have formed, but that haven't been activated yet, will be activated by a sugar crush. This will get you a HUGE amount of points.

Bonus Tip: Bottom-Up Strategy

AI

Matches at the bottom create cascades that can set up combos above. Always scan the bottom third of the board first.

Quick Facts

Level
159
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
score 20,000 points in 2 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 159?

score 20,000 points in 2 minutes.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 159?

Level 159 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 hit the target score in Level 159?

Create special candies early and chain combos. Saving a strong combo for the final moves often triggers large cascades that boost score quickly.

What is the best strategy for Level 159?

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 159 hard?

Level 159 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 159?

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 159 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(17)

Chrissy Hambrook- Richardson's avatar
I am stuck on level 152
lotus1111's avatar
go to level 152 tips and strategies
Helen Byrne's avatar
i'm stuck level 125
Deb Hassen's avatar
I stuck on lvl 158
Jeannine's avatar
Has anyone had this happen? I reach went over the goal of 20,000 points in 120 seconds and the game told me I failed to reach the points in the allotted time?? This is a hard level and to think you've completed it and have this happen. FRUSTRATING.
Laura Bracamonte's avatar
Are u sure you didn't run out if moves? If the chocolate completely covers the top when time is out, doesn't matter what your score is u loose that game. If you make the point and still have time left make sure u have at lease one vertical stripe to brake open chocolate when time is out. Just stop playing and let time run out once you have made the points u need. The chocolate will stop regenerating if you don't make moves.
John Murrie's avatar
yes it did that to me too,23,480,and 43,000,with plenty of time ,and it still said i didn't make it.
Laura Bracamonte's avatar
I hate LEVEL 159!! You got to have a lot of skill and a whole lot of luck and still may not pass!
Laura Bracamonte's avatar
HELP!!! THIS LEVEL 159 is THE WORST SO FAR! I want to give up.....i just tried restarting the boards before a started playing each time for better set up to start and before I notice my lives where gone? What's up with that?
goonerdesy007's avatar
Timed levels can't be restarted as clock starts straight away sadly
Barbara Moore's avatar
You can't reset a board on a timed level.
Jean anderson's avatar
Since I have been stuck on level 159 for weeks, I have lost all interest in playing candy crush!! This is no longer a fun game, it is nothing but frustrating and I am not going to waste my time on it anymore. There are lots of other games to play and you do not have to spend a cent in order to win.....enough!!!!
Eieiei's avatar
Strange. I just played it once, and passed. Not a bright result, but I dislike those timed games a lot, so I don't care much.
Aileen Wuornos's avatar
so keep the chocolate cleared & make striped candies up & down & STILL get 20K pts right got it
Debra Tyson's avatar
159 is terrible.
Lisa's avatar
I finally passed this level by combining a WRAPPED CANDY and a COLOR BOMB. I literally won this level in 15 seconds! ****** On a side note, if you are on a site that gives you HINTS, read them completely before you start whining about why you didn't win after reaching the level requirements! *** BTW, The 3rd bullet down TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHY
Maria's avatar
had to buy a color bomb to get thru this level, didn't have to clear the chocolate like I thought I did, once a used a color bomb, got thru the level with no problem...otherwise couldn't come close to getting enough points