Candy Path

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A quick game for when you are bored

Waiting for a train, a doctor or a meeting to start? You want something that starts at once, ends on its own and does not need wifi. A path puzzle fits.

Why short puzzles beat endless scrolling

Scrolling has no end, so five minutes become forty. A puzzle has a finish line. You solve it, you get a small win, you put the phone away.

The five minute game

Candy Path is a grid with numbers on some squares. Draw one line from 1 to the highest number, in order, and fill every square. The daily puzzle takes a few minutes and runs in your browser. No sign-up.

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Try it in your head: one line from 1 to 4 through all 16 squares.
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One answer. The daily board is bigger, but the idea is the same.

For different kinds of waiting

  • In a queue (two minutes): one or two small journey levels in the app.
  • On a break at work (five minutes): the daily puzzle. Then compare your time with colleagues who play the same board.
  • On the train or a plane (an hour): the app's levels work offline. Friends and the leaderboard need a connection, the puzzles do not.
  • Before bed: sound and music can be turned off, and there is no timer pushing you.

Other quick games worth a try

Daily word games such as Wordle, a mini crossword, a quick sudoku or LinkedIn's Zip all fit the same slot. If you want one without words, see our list of daily games like Wordle that use no words.

Quick questions

What is a good game to play when bored?

Something short that ends on its own, such as a daily puzzle. Candy Path's daily path puzzle takes a few minutes and runs in the browser.

Does it work without wifi?

The app's levels and the daily puzzle work offline. Friends, the leaderboard and cloud save need a connection.

Is it free?

Yes. The daily puzzle on the website is free with no sign-up, and the app is free to download.

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