Young Bihar boy Shubham Kumar (19) has reached Level 22,222 for the huge mobile puzzle game Candy Crush Saga. There is a lot to be proud of that and the game has a huge number of levels, and it is just a great level that is done and it shows how hard it takes to complete one of the most popular mobile games in the world.
Candy Crush Saga has been a favorite amongst casual players since the early days of the game with its colourful puzzles and challenging levels that drew players of all ages. To get to the next level, the game needs players to understand the mechanics of the game, come up with the correct combinations and plan out their moves. For Shubham Kumar, that has taken him all the way to the 22,222 level.
Kumar’s achievement at 19 years old is a good sign to me of mobile gaming as a long-term hobby for a dedicated player. Unlike games that are primarily about fast reaction, Candy Crush Saga is about puzzle-solving, planning and pattern recognition. Players have to clear different types of candy from the board while working within specific objectives and, in many cases, a limit of moves.
As players progress through the game, it becomes more difficult. New obstacles, candies, and level objectives force players to change their strategy and not just do the same thing. To complete thousands of levels, one needs to be fairly consistent and familiar with the game's mechanics.
Kumar’s success also illustrates the changing nature of gaming in India. Mobile phones have made games accessible to a huge audience, which are able to play casually during breaks or spend longer periods pursuing specific milestones. Games like Candy Crush Saga have become part of everyday digital entertainment, particularly since they can be played without the need for expensive gaming hardware.
The Level 22,222 achievement is particularly remarkable because it is a very high level of progression in a game that has kept growing and growing. To reach this stage, one must not only complete individual puzzles but also return to the game, even when the game is now quite a lot harder.
Candy Crush players can also take these things as personal goals. Some players prefer hard levels to achieve success; others have no interest in winning and go as far as they can. The kind of dedication that is earned from a casual mobile game is what Kumar has achieved.
It will also make other players hungry for information about how Kumar approached the game’s later levels in advance. Candy Crush’s most advanced stages may still require players to wisely move around and use the candy as well as a good understanding of how different combinations affect the board. Players are going to have to consider much more than a single move in advance.
Kumar’s story is a snapshot of the popularity of casual gaming in India that shows the popularity of casual gaming among young Indians, beyond the milestone of the game. Because of the huge number of smartphone users in the country’s growing smartphone user base, mobile gaming in India is now more visible in the news media and entertainment culture. While competitive esports and multiplayer games are big, casual puzzle games have a huge audience.
Reaching Level 22,222 does not mean one is a genius. It is a testament to thousands of puzzles done over time that you play and to the willingness to play as the game gets harder and harder. For a 19-year-old, it’s a monumental accomplishment.
🚨 A 19-year-old from Bihar, Shubham Kumar, has achieved a milestone in the popular mobile game Candy Crush Saga by reaching Level 22,222. https://t.co/PwuWRlYlsN
— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) October 7, 2026
When Candy Crush Saga keeps adding new content and levels, all of the players around the world will continue to chase their own milestones. Shubham Kumar’s Level 22,222 makes him one of the game’s most persistent players, and a very simple mobile puzzle game can last for years.
For both gaming fans and Candy Crush fans, Kumar’s accomplishment is an example that great milestones don’t always come from professional esports competitions or high-end gaming platforms. They can occur on a smartphone, on a puzzle board, and at a thousand planned moves. Shubham Kumar has turned Candy Crush Saga into such a huge deal and is a huge milestone for the game.
