Candy Bomb

Candy Bomb is an element in Candy Crush Saga. It appears as a coloured bomb with a number beside it. The number normally varies, depending on the level. It can be as high as thirty-five or as low as three. For every move used, the number on the bomb will be reduced by one, as long as the bomb is not gotten rid of, until it reaches zero. When a candy bomb's timing reach zero, it will explode the whole board and the player will lose the game. These candy bombs have move counts ranging from a generous 35 moves (levels 180 and 258) to a mere 3 (level 275).

Candy Bombs can be broken by a normal candy match, or through any special candy's effects reaching the candy bomb. Each bomb is worth 3000 points when broken. Candies will take the place of the square once the candy bomb is broken.

The Candy Bomb is first seen as the item introduced for episode 8, Salty Canyon. It is first seen in level 96. Like Licorice Swirls, they can be created out of dispensers, though this happens only from level 221 and episode 19, Holiday Hut, onwards.

The Candy Bomb's timing can be increased by 5 with the help of a booster, called the Bomb Cooler, which adds 5 to every bombs' timing on the board. It is unlocked when the player reaches level 97.

Trivia

 * It is the second most hated element in the game as it will explode if a player does not remove it in time.
 * Just as licorice can be generated from dispensers, the same could be said for candy bombs. However, the need to get rid of as many bombs before they explode may be overwhelming, especially if the initial number on the bomb is of a low value, like five or below.
 * When there is a shuffle, the candy bombs stay still.
 * Although this feature is most hated, it brings 3000 points, meaning it helps you to pass levels which you need a target score to do so. Therefore, it is recommended that players should break as many candy bombs as possible in timed and target-score challenges to get enough points.
 * On timed levels, you can still lose after reaching the goal if a bomb explodes. Once the goal has been reached, you can stop and let the timer run out if moving would set off a bomb.