Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Bihar Teen Sets Candy Crush Record, Draws Online Jokes
Shubham Kumar is a 19-year-old from Bihar who plays Candy Crush Saga.
He reached Level 22,222 in the game.
The International Book of Records recognised this as a record for a teenager.
Its listing says he reached that level on July 5, 2026.
Some people online joked about how much screen time it might take.
One user said Kumar later reached Level 23,465, but that claim was not independently checked by the news article.
The record listing does not say where he studies or how long he played.
A gaming record does not, by itself, tell us about someone’s school performance.
Shubham Kumar, 19, from Dighwara, Bihar, reached Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga.
The International Book of Records recognised the achievement in its “Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager)” category.
The organisation’s listing says Kumar reached the level on July 5, 2026, aged 19 years, 8 months and 25 days.
News18 reports a social media user said Kumar later posted that he had reached Level 23,465; the article says this claim was not independently verified.
Online reactions included jokes about screen time and praise, while the record listing provides no details about his education or time spent playing.
- Who
- Shubham Kumar, a 19-year-old from Dighwara, Bihar.
- What
- He was recognised for reaching Level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga in a teenager category.
- When
- July 5, 2026, according to the International Book of Records listing.
- Where
- Dighwara, Bihar, India.
- Why
- The International Book of Records recognised his achievement as the highest Candy Crush Saga level reached in its teenager category.
Recognition and online reaction
Caveats and context
Meaning of the achievement
Recognition and online reaction
The International Book of Records recognised Kumar for reaching Level 22,222 in a specific teenager category.
Caveats and context
The articles note that a gaming record does not establish academic excellence or improved learning skills.
Reported progress after the record
Recognition and online reaction
A social media user said Kumar had later posted that he reached Level 23,465.
Caveats and context
News18 stated that the claim was not independently verified; the record listing confirms the Level 22,222 milestone.
- Record holder
- Shubham Kumar
- Age at record
- 19 years, 8 months and 25 days
- Game
- Candy Crush Saga
- Level recognised
- 22,222
- Achievement date
- July 5, 2026
- Recognition
- International Book of Records, “Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager)” category
- Later level reported
- A social media user said Kumar had posted that he reached Level 23,465; News18 said the claim was not independently verified.
