Candy Crush Solitaire hits one million downloads, breaks some minor records

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

While a million downloads might not seem staggering compared to other Candy Crush titles, it's an impressive feat considering the competitive mobile gaming landscape. Solitaire and its variations have always been popular, but on mobile devices, they’ve often been 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 existing franchise with a well-established classic like TriPeaks Solitaire was a winning strategy.

Expanding Reach

Candy Crush Solitaire’s success is further amplified by its availability on alternative app stores, a result of King’s partnership with Flexion. This strategic move, coupled with the recent announcement of a similar partnership between Flexion and EA, highlights the growing importance of these alternative distribution channels.

What does this mean for players? We might see more Candy Crush spin-offs in the future, and it reinforces the value of alternative app stores for publishers looking to boost download numbers. Whether this translates to tangible benefits for the average player remains to be seen.

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