Candy Crush Solitaire: 1 Million Downloads, Record Breaker

King’s Candy Crush Solitaire, a clever blend of their popular match-three franchise and TriPeaks Solitaire, has surpassed one million downloads. This achievement is even more noteworthy as it's the fastest Tripeaks Solitaire puzzler to reach this milestone in over a decade.

While a million downloads might not seem groundbreaking in the broader mobile gaming landscape, it's intriguing when considered within context. Solitaire and its variations have always been popular, but on mobile, they've been largely eclipsed by flashier, simpler games. Even King, a dominant force in casual puzzle games, has faced challenges maintaining its market share. Their success with Candy Crush Solitaire suggests that combining familiar elements from their established series with a classic puzzler like TriPeaks was a winning strategy.

Expanding Reach

The game's success is also likely amplified by its availability on alternative app stores, a first for King and Microsoft mobile releases thanks to their partnership with Flexion. This strategic move has seemingly attracted attention, as evidenced by the recent announcement of a similar partnership between Flexion and EA.

What does this mean for players? Potentially, we could see more Candy Crush spin-offs. Furthermore, it underscores the value of alternative app stores as a way for publishers to significantly boost download numbers. Whether this translates to tangible benefits for the average player remains to be seen.

Interested in learning more about the development of Candy Crush Solitaire? Read our interview with Marta Cortinas, one of the executive producers, for insights into King’s latest release.