King’s Candy Crush Solitaire, a clever blend of the popular match-three franchise and TriPeaks Solitaire, has already 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 one million downloads might not seem staggering compared to other King titles, it’s a significant accomplishment within the context of the mobile gaming landscape. Solitaire and its variations have always been popular, but on mobile, they’ve been eclipsed by simpler, flashier alternatives. Even King, a dominant force in casual puzzle games, has faced challenges in maintaining its market share. The success of Candy Crush Solitaire suggests that combining familiar elements from their established franchise with a well-known classic like TriPeaks Solitaire was a winning strategy.
Expanding Reach
Candy Crush Solitaire's success is also likely due to its availability on alternative app stores through King and Microsoft's partnership with Flexion. This wider distribution is noteworthy, especially considering the recent announcement of a similar partnership between Flexion and EA.
What does this mean for players? We might see more Candy Crush spin-offs in the future, and the success of Candy Crush Solitaire further validates the potential of alternative app stores for boosting download numbers. Whether this translates to tangible benefits for players 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 an inside look at King's latest release.
