Puzzle games that pay real money

Can you earn money playing Candy Crush?

Candy Crush Saga itself does not pay players. It is a game published for entertainment, with in-app purchases that take money from the player rather than send any out. Ads or apps that claim to be a Candy Crush real-money version, or a way to play Candy Crush and get paid, are usually unrelated apps borrowing the Candy Crush name, not the official game paying cash.

Where real money can enter the picture is through a separate rewards site. Some sites list Candy Crush, or a similar match-3 game, as a game offer: you install it, reach the level or steps the offer describes, and the reward is added to your balance on that rewards site. The reward comes from the offer, not from Candy Crush.

Can you make money playing Sudoku?

The same logic applies to Sudoku and other puzzle games. Playing Sudoku for its own sake does not earn anything, and no puzzle app pays you simply for solving puzzles inside it. If a Sudoku or number-puzzle app is listed as an offer on a rewards site, the reward comes from completing that offer's steps, not from the puzzle game paying out on its own.

Treat any app that claims to pay cash just for playing puzzles, with no company behind the claim, as a red flag worth skipping.

What game and app offers actually are

On PocketsFull, offers are tasks from partner companies: trying an app or a game and reaching the steps the offer lists, or signing up for a service. A puzzle, block, or match-3 game can appear as one of these offers.

• Each offer lists its own steps, such as reaching a certain level.
• Each offer shows its own reward before you start.
• Some offers take 7 to 30 days to confirm, and the offer page states the confirmation time.
• A reward can take time to appear while the partner checks and confirms it.

Surveys alongside the games

Beyond game offers, PocketsFull members also take paid surveys. These are market-research questionnaires from survey providers, and a completed one adds its reward to your balance. Not every survey fits every person, since providers look for specific profiles, so being screened out before the end happens to everyone from time to time.

Keeping your profile complete, accurate, and up to date helps you get matched with more surveys, and honest, consistent answers keep your account in good standing.

No deposits, no betting

PocketsFull never asks for a deposit or a payment to join or to play. Rewards come from completing surveys and offers, not from buying in, and there is no betting or staking money on outcomes anywhere on the site.

Joining and using PocketsFull is free, and the minimum age is 13, with anyone under 18 needing a parent or legal guardian's consent.

What to watch for when searching for paying puzzle apps

• Any app or site asking for money before you can start playing or earning.
• Claims of a fixed cash amount for simply playing a puzzle, with no clear company behind the offer.
• Apps that mimic the name or look of a well-known game like Candy Crush without being the official app.
• Reward sites that are vague about where the money actually comes from.

What you earn through offers and surveys depends on what is available in your country and how much time you spend. It is pocket money alongside games you already enjoy, not a salary and not a job.

How rewards get paid out

The payout box below shows the redeem options for your country, since the choices differ depending on where you are.

Local gift cards come first, with brands such as Roblox, Amazon, and Target in the United States, and Razer Gold, Steam, or GCash in the Philippines, alongside the catalogue for other countries. PayPal and Litecoin are also listed on the redeem screen for eligible members.

A redeemed gift card is sent to the email address on your account.