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Candy Crush Saga Level 197 Cheats, Tips & Video

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Level Objective

Clear all the jelly in 50 moves

Candy Crush Saga Level 197 - Episode 14: Caramel Cove

Tips & Strategies

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First make vertically striped candies.

In level 197 you cannot make any moves to eliminate the jelly until you unwrap the marmalade-covered candies. So your first moves should be vertical striped special candies that will hit any of the 6 columns that contain the marmalade. Once you have broken the marmalade, you can swipe 2 wrapped candies together as a special candy combo. This will trigger a chain reaction that can explode all of the remaining wrapped candies on the board. The columns closest to the center of the board are the most effective in clearing the most jelly.

Focus moves on the bottom.

After you have utilized all the wrapped candies on the bottom half of the board by following tip number 1, you should hopefully have a high number of moves left and a pretty decent amount of jelly and meringue s cleared. Your main focus should now on making as many moves as you can on the bottom of the board. Making moves at the top can waste moves, and it is difficult to position special candies and combos in useful ways. Even making regular 3 candy matches will keep opening the meringues in order to clear the jelly stuck in the border. Ideally you want to special candy combos in the bottom of the board, but if you can't just make any moves you can until a special candy opportunity appears.

Use the best special candy combos.

The best special candy combos to use in Candy Crush Level 197 depends on which half of the board you in. The sprinkle candy + striped candy combo can help you on either side of the board, so if you have no moves on the bottom this is a good combo to make. A wrapped candy and striped candy combo is very good at the bottom of the board since it will hit all rows and columns that contain jelly. Activate this combo on the far right and left hand sides of the bottom, since it will clear the most jelly with one hit, and the hardest pieces of jelly to clear are at the far edges of the board. A wrapped candy + striped candy combo will help you on the top and the bottom of the board, but it isn't worth wasting moves to get this special candy combo at the top of the board. It will only clear 3 columns with 1 hit.

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Original guide written by our Candy Crush experts

These Candy Crush level 197 cheats and tips to show you how to beat level 197 of Candy Crush. The goal of level 197 is to clear all the jelly in 50 moves.

Level 197 Cheat #1: First make vertically striped candies.

  • In level 197 you cannot make any moves to eliminate the jelly until you unwrap the marmalade-covered candies. So your first moves should be vertical striped special candies that will hit any of the 6 columns that contain the marmalade. Once you have broken the marmalade, you can swipe 2 wrapped candies together as a special candy combo. This will trigger a chain reaction that can explode all of the remaining wrapped candies on the board. The columns closest to the center of the board are the most effective in clearing the most jelly.

Level 197 Cheat #2: Focus moves on the bottom.

  • After you have utilized all the wrapped candies on the bottom half of the board by following tip number 1, you should hopefully have a high number of moves left and a pretty decent amount of jelly and meringues cleared. Your main focus should now on making as many moves as you can on the bottom of the board. Making moves at the top can waste moves, and it is difficult to position special candies and combos in useful ways. Even making regular 3 candy matches will keep opening the meringues in order to clear the jelly stuck in the border. Ideally you want to special candy combos in the bottom of the board, but if you can't just make any moves you can until a special candy opportunity appears.

Level 197 Cheat #3: Use the best special candy combos.

  • The best special candy combos to use in Candy Crush Level 197 depends on which half of the board you in. The sprinkle candy + striped candy combo can help you on either side of the board, so if you have no moves on the bottom this is a good combo to make.
  • A wrapped candy and striped candy combo is very good at the bottom of the board since it will hit all rows and columns that contain jelly. Activate this combo on the far right and left hand sides of the bottom, since it will clear the most jelly with one hit, and the hardest pieces of jelly to clear are at the far edges of the board.
  • A wrapped candy + striped candy combo will help you on the top and the bottom of the board, but it isn't worth wasting moves to get this special candy combo at the top of the board. It will only clear 3 columns with 1 hit.

Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush level 197 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Saga game.

Candy Crush Level 197 Video

Level 197 is a Jelly level, one of five level types in Candy Crush Saga. Your objective is to clear all the jelly in 50 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: Double Jelly Layers

AI

Double-layer jelly requires two hits. Plan your special candies to sweep the same areas twice for maximum efficiency.

Quick Facts

Level
197
Difficulty
Medium
Tips Available
3
Video Walkthrough
Yes
Objective
Clear all the jelly in 50 moves

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the objective of Level 197?

Clear all the jelly in 50 moves

How many moves do I have in Candy Crush Saga Level 197?

Level 197 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 197?

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 197?

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 197 hard?

Level 197 is rated as medium. With the right strategy, most players can complete this level within a few tries.

What boosters help with Level 197?

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 197 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(31)

casey's avatar
this level is about to make me quit, I spend a lot of money and time playing this game and to be on a level over 5 months is ridiculous... how do you expect people to play and enjoy it if all you are trying to do is get them to buy stuff.... every game I get a buy this popup from you guys.... im about to quit
Aurelia Hoogerzeil's avatar
You spend money on this? It's free on Facebook.
Neil Erwin's avatar
I do not want to play a game that is simple and to be honest the hard levels keep me playing. It's not the game it's you bud. I'm stuck on this level but i don't whine about it...i want it to be hard and i don't want the level spoon fed to me. I'm a hardcore gamer here to tell you to quit crying and go play a baby game...maybe get a leap-pad or something lmao.
Jean Pinker Clewette's avatar
I agree it gets very frustrating and I am about to quit also! I have not given in to buying additional moves yet and it will probably quit before I do.
JonArch's avatar
Haha really? Hvnt you stiil noticed that this game is made to be like that? To make you buy and buy more and more once youre hooked? I've noticed that since the first few level and wince then hvnt purchased anything from them..
Eieiei's avatar
Ups, I just made it in my second attempt. Yes, it is not easy, but you should be able to make a vertical striped candy on each side on the top and use it, afterwards combine the two wrapped candies on the bottom part, and then it is just a game of luck if you can get another striped plus sprinkle candy combined to clear the rest.
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Simon's avatar
These aren't 'cheats' just basic common sense - doesn't help AT ALL !!
Jh root's avatar
They are in the business to make money, so don't purchase anything, be stuck for ever, quit the game or buy. They sure don't make it fun anymore. It is a waste of my time.
MurElly's avatar
I'm still shocked to find out that people actually do buy stuff for this game!
Trina Groulx Foster's avatar
I don't know what all the fuss is about! I got through this level in only 3 tries!!
Michael McGinnin's avatar
Candy Crush is just too easy a game to beat, how about some 3 dimensional chess, against a NASA computer using encrypted binary code?
Jhm0699's avatar
Hang in there Casey. I just completed it after about 5 tries. Used 2 lollipop hammers to start out and get the marmalade and then 1 more to get the second to last jelly. Got a lucky drop on the last jelly.