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Candy Crush Saga Level 172 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

clear all the jelly and score 10,000 points in 10 moves.

Candy Crush Saga Level 172 - Episode 13: Cupcake Circus

Tips & Strategies

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Reset the board for good moves.

The hardest part of this level is that there are only 10 moves. So to get the best chance of beating it, you should reset your board, which you can do without losing any lives. All you need to do to get a new board is to exit the level before you have made any moves and then reopen it. You should be looking for an easy way to make a color bomb or multiple vertical striped candies or a striped + wrapped candy .

There is only one isolated jelly at the bottom.

There is only one jelly to clear in this level and it is under the rows of meringue at the bottom of the board in the center column. Remember that you can use special candies to reach and remove this jelly WITHOUT needing to remove all the rowss of meringue above it.

Combine striped + colorbomb or striped + wrapped.

The easiest way to clear the jelly at the bottom is with vertical striped candies and combos. Try to get one or a combination of the following: individual vertical striped candies, striped + color bomb , and striped + wrapped.

8 player tips in the comments— see community strategies below

Video Walkthrough

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Complete Level Guide

Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 172 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 172 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 172 is to clear all the jelly and score 10,000 points in 10 moves.

Level 172 Cheat #1: Reset the board for good moves.

  • The hardest part of this level is that there are only 10 moves. So to get the best chance of beating it, you should reset your board, which you can do without losing any lives. All you need to do to get a new board is to exit the level before you have made any moves and then reopen it. You should be looking for an easy way to make a color bomb or multiple vertical striped candies or a striped + wrapped candy.

Level 172 Cheat #2: There is only one isolated jelly at the bottom.

  • There is only one jelly to clear in this level and it is under the rows of meringue at the bottom of the board in the center column. Remember that you can use special candies to reach and remove this jelly WITHOUT needing to remove all the rowss of meringue above it.

Level 172 Cheat #3: Combine striped + colorbomb or striped + wrapped.

  • The easiest way to clear the jelly at the bottom is with vertical striped candies and combos. Try to get one or a combination of the following: individual vertical striped candies, striped + color bomb, and striped + wrapped.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 172 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 172 Video

Level 172 is a Jelly level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to clear all the jelly and score 10,000 points in 10 moves. In order to complete a Jelly level, you must remove all of the jelly on the board. You remove jelly from the board by making a match with a piece of candy on top of the jelly. In the higher levels, you can sometimes get stuck on double jelly levels. On those you have to make two matches on top of a square of jelly in order to clear it from the board! We've got all the tips to beat jelly levels you need here at candy crush cheats!

How To Beat Jelly Levels:

  • Your only objective in jelly levels is to clear the jelly. That means you should only be worried about making matches on top of the jelly, and not other parts of the board.
  • If you can't make a match on top of the jelly, try using jelly fish! Jelly fish act like normal candies in that you match them with other candies of the same color. But when you make a match with a jelly fish, its will activate and swim off the screen. Then three new jelly fish will swim on screen and eat three jelly squares. For double jelly squares, this will count as one match. If jelly is stuck under a blocker that isn't licorice, the jelly fish will still eat the jelly from under the blocker.
  • Jelly squares at the top of the board and at the corners can be tricky, since these are the hardest spot to match candies. Watch out for these, and try to clear the board first.
  • When you clear all the jelly from the level, you will get a sugar crush. This will give you a ton of points.

Bonus Tip: Corner Jelly Strategy

AI

Corners are hardest to reach. Focus on creating striped candies near corners early, before you run low on moves.

Quick Facts

Level
172
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
clear all the jelly and score 10,000 points in 10 moves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 172?

clear all the jelly and score 10,000 points in 10 moves.

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 172?

Level 172 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 clear jelly faster in Level 172?

Open the board early, then focus on making striped candies to sweep rows/columns. Jelly under blockers usually requires removing the blocker first, so prioritize unlocking those areas.

What is the best strategy for Level 172?

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 172 hard?

Level 172 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 172?

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 172 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(8)

Sandy's avatar
you get 5 moves,as the timer bomb is a 5 you can not re-set without losing lives if you are on a normal computer
rookgaroo's avatar
I don't envy you, Sandy. I can re-set (Kindle) and it only took me three games, but about a million resets. They should fix that so that it's even for everyone.
Geertje's avatar
Yes indeed Sandy - you really only have 5 moves AND need to take care of the bombs in the upper level too. I agree that this one needs an update!
Keli Grantham Steadham's avatar
Can't reset it on android without losing a life, either
Warners Sporthorses's avatar
this level is a pain in the butt
Leslie's avatar
I passed on second go. Worked out that if I got a horizontal striped candy in the same column as the bomb and could play it, it got rid of the bomb. The jelly the bomb is in is the only one you need to clear.
Stormy River's avatar
If I didn't have a good play in the beginning I kept hitting the gold arrow in bottom left corner, then click on red exit door, then try again. Was able to get 5 in a row to get, I call the donut hole. Use donut to clear the bomb in the jelly below. Then try to get 2 striped candies side by side just above the jelly.
Michael Dvorscak's avatar
It is one of those levels that is designed to get you to purchase power ups.