We're sure there are many ways a politician can pass the time during a dull parliamentary meeting, but clearing a few levels in Candy Crush Saga probably wouldn't rank high on that list.

"Candy Crush Solitaire," mobile game developer King's latest sugar-coated game in its popular "Candy Crush" franchise, launches Thursday.

Candy Crush Solitaire is King’s first new game since Microsoft acquired its parent company Activision Blizzard in October 2023.