Bihar teen reaches Level 22,222 on Candy Crush, sets international record

19-year-old Shubham Kumar from Bihar has set an international record for reaching Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga.A teenager from Bihar reached level 22,222 of Candy Crush Saga.New Delhi,Oct 8, 2026 10:47 ISTMost people open Candy Crush for a quick break and move on. 19-year-old Shubham Kumar from Bihar appears to have taken the game a little more seriously. Shubham has reached Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga, earning recognition from the International Book of Records.The milestone was achieved on July 5, when Shubham was 19 years, 8 months and 25 days old. The record organisation has listed his achievement under the category “Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager).”Reaching such a high level in the popular puzzle game is no small feat. Players have to work their way through increasingly challenging stages, matching candies and completing specific objectives to progress. Getting past 22,000 levels therefore requires plenty of patience and, clearly, a lot of time with the game.Bihar’s 19-year-old Shubham Kumar has reached an unbelievable milestone in Candy Crush Saga Level 22,222 That’s not just a game anymore, that’s 22,222 levels of patience, persistence and probably a LOT of candies. Bihar boy, you’ve officially entered another levelcongratulations— Kitty K (@findkitty7) October 7, 2026What makes the achievement exceptional is the setting. Young people are often in the news for topping examinations, clearing competitive tests, winning sporting competitions or landing major academic opportunities. Shubham has made the record books for something far more unexpected; his Candy Crush streak. The internet is now filled with posts about the teenager’s achievement, with the sheer number of levels becoming the talking point. For casual players who struggle to get through a handful of stages, Level 22,222 is a particularly staggering number.Candy Crush Saga has become one of the most recognisable mobile puzzle games, attracting players with its simple premise and progressively difficult levels. For some, it is a way to pass a few minutes; for others, the game can become a long-term challenge. - Ends