India, Oct. 7 -- For most people, Candy Crush Saga is a game played in spare moments. For 19-year-old Shubham Kumar from Bihar, it has become the reason for a record recognition. Kumar has reached Level 22,222 in the popular puzzle game, earning a place in the International Book of Records.

According to the International Book of Records website, the organisation has recognised his achievement in the category "Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager)". Its listing records July 5, 2026 as the date of the achievement and identifies Kumar as a resident of Dighwara, Bihar.

Kumar's record is about how far he progressed in Candy Crush Saga, a game that has been challenging players with colourful tiles and increasingly difficult le...