Candy Crush Solitaire Hits 1M Downloads, Breaks Records

Candy Crush Solitaire emerges as a promising addition to King's match-three empire

King's innovative blend of Candy Crush mechanics with TriPeaks Solitaire has surpassed one million downloads. While this figure pales in comparison to their flagship titles, the achievement represents the fastest growth seen in the tripeaks solitaire category in more than ten years.

The achievement becomes more interesting upon closer examination. Solitaire variants have maintained steady popularity since the dawn of home computing, yet mobile gaming has typically favored more visually dynamic experiences.

Even industry leader King has faced challenges maintaining dominance in the casual puzzle space. Their solution - combining elements from their signature franchise with classic solitaire gameplay - appears to have struck the right chord with players.

Expanding Distribution Channels

The game's success may also stem from its availability across multiple app stores through King's partnership with Flexion - a first for the developer. This strategy has drawn attention, evidenced by Flexion's subsequent partnership announcement with EA.

This development suggests two key industry trends: potential expansion of the Candy Crush universe through more spin-offs, and growing recognition of alternative app stores as viable distribution channels for major publishers. While this benefits companies, the advantages for players remain uncertain.

Curious about the creation of Candy Crush Solitaire? Our exclusive interview with executive producer Marta Cortinas offers fascinating insights into King's development process for this unique hybrid game.