Candy Box 2 is the sequel to Candy Box. The game is still based on the slow progression and discovery of its predecessor. Players slowly earn candies over time which makes more options available over time. Players are also given a map which is used to explore the world.
The map offers friendly locations for the player to visit such as the village, the lollipop farm, and the wishing well. However the map can’t be freely explored until quest locations are beaten. Quest locations such as the desert and the bridge have enemies in them. The players avatar continually moves forward and fights these enemies with whatever weapon they currently have equipped. Eventually the player can learn spells or make their own and use them during these quests.
Early on in the game, the player will locate a locked candy box. The goal of the game is to find out how to open it to see what’s inside.