Substitute addiction - Candy Crush game!

[mooncat 106]

My nutritionist suggested playing candy Crush as a way to keep my hands and mind busy prior to my surgery. It seemed harmless enough since it was a free game, but it turned in to a new addiction and I still found plenty of time to eat! I was spending $50+ each month on a FREE game! (for those that have not played, you can purchase additional lives, time, or other tools to help you reach higher levels)

I had to break myself from the game and this forum is part of what I use to keep busy now. Did anyone else get addicted to this game?

[keish_lorraine 190]

I became addicted to this game, but I haven't paid $50 bucks a month. I've blown cash trying to beat every level of this game, but it wasn't that much. I beat the game, so I'm as obsessed anymore. Thank God...I didn't want to spend anymore money. lol

[HHHappy 225]

I play!! I have a love/hate relationship with it!

[canam60 7]

^{I play but I refuse to spend any money. Some levels take me weeks, but I refuse to pay. Paying for extras can be addicting...}

[gmanbat 5,889]

My wife is addicted to Plants vs Zombies. I am careful not to look sleepy or walk slow around her for fear she will throw a watermelon at my head.

[CrazyJaney 775]

I had to stop. I recognized the addiction and was spending money. I cursed the thought of it now. I got to level 240 and just gave up. Obviously someone in Vegas developed that game. They knew what they were doing. Good luck!!! This forum is actually a better way to kill time. Good for you.

[mooncat 106]

That is great! I did not think anyone ever finished this game as it seemed they just kept adding levels! I finished 270 levels, but there were at least 12 more segments ahead. How many did you beat? Where is the end?

I became addicted to this game, but I haven't paid $50 bucks a month. I've blown cash trying to beat every level of this game, but it wasn't that much. I beat the game, so I'm as obsessed anymore. Thank God...I didn't want to spend anymore money. lol

[mooncat 106]

Me too! My daughter and I believe that they intentionally sabotage you so you will get frustrated and be more likely to spend 99 cents for some help.

I play!! I have a love/hate relationship with it!

[keish_lorraine 190]

That is great! I did not think anyone ever finished this game as it seemed they just kept adding levels! I finished 270 levels, but there were at least 12 more segments ahead. How many did you beat? Where is the end?

I became addicted to this game, but I haven't paid $50 bucks a month. I've blown cash trying to beat every level of this game, but it wasn't that much. I beat the game, so I'm as obsessed anymore. Thank God...I didn't want to spend anymore money. lol

It ends at Level 515. I beat that easily. New levels were just added to Dreamworld. I'm stuck on Level 73 there.

[mooncat 106]

I agree! It was like the early years for the cigarette manufacturers, "it is free to start with, but once you are addicted, then you will pay!"

I had to stop. I recognized the addiction and was spending money. I cursed the thought of it now. I got to level 240 and just gave up. Obviously someone in Vegas developed that game. They knew what they were doing. Good luck!!! This forum is actually a better way to kill time. Good for you.

[nsabino 26]

I've been stuck on level 147 forever. I took like a 2 month break from playing but still can't get past that darn level!!

[mooncat 106]

OMG! I would need a second job to get that far, and I would probably be divorced! I am glad I gave it up. I bow to your extreme success with the game!

That is great! I did not think anyone ever finished this game as it seemed they just kept adding levels! I finished 270 levels, but there were at least 12 more segments ahead. How many did you beat? Where is the end?

I became addicted to this game, but I haven't paid $50 bucks a month. I've blown cash trying to beat every level of this game, but it wasn't that much. I beat the game, so I'm as obsessed anymore. Thank God...I didn't want to spend anymore money. lol

It ends at Level 515. I beat that easily. New levels were just added to Dreamworld. I'm stuck on Level 73 there.

[mooncat 106]

Resist the urge!

I have purchased some tools that help on every level, so I can't advise you how to beat it without them. However, there are some online tips you can find that give you tips and even videos on how to beat each level.

I've been stuck on level 147 forever. I took like a 2 month break from playing but still can't get past that darn level!!

[mooncat 106]

I mentor some management interns at work and I even developed a list of about 50 business and life lessons to be learned from playing candy Crush. Of course, it meant I had to get them to play the game too, but I did warn them never to spend any money!