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Candy Crush Saga will have you craving sweets (pictures)

We take a look at this popular match-three-style game that should feel familiar to fans of the popular Bejeweled.

Jaymar Cabebe
Jaymar Cabebe covers mobile apps and Windows software for CNET. While he may be a former host of the Android Atlas Weekly podcast, he doesn't hate iOS or Mac. Jaymar has worked in online media since 2007.
Jaymar Cabebe
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Match three

Similar to Bejeweled, Candy Crush Saga asks you to match three candies (at least) to make them disappear.
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Map

The map view of stages really makes you feel like you're on a journey.
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More than matching

Special candies and out-of-the-box objectives take Candy Crush Saga beyond the typical match-three style of game.
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Special candies

Use special candies to eliminate entire rows, columns, or sections and earn big bonuses.
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Costly upgrades

You may think you now have the Lollipop Hammer in your arsenal, but this screen means that you've merely unlocked the option to purchase it...for $1.99.
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It's in the details

Circus-themed animations help make this game unique

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