* The Kids – In the classic version, they are two blonde twins. In 2002, there are four kids of varying races.

* Mr. Mint – He lives in the Candycane Forest, and is a candy cane "woodcutter". He was removed from World of Sweets and then brought back for the 2013 version as an ice skater instead of a woodcutter.

* Duke of Swirl – Mr. Mint's replacement in the 2010 edition.

* Gramma Nutt – Gramma Nutt lives in a peanut brittle house on the corner of Candyland.

* King Kandy – the king of Candyland. He lives in a castle made of sweets.

* Jolly – He was removed in the 2010 version and then after widespread outcry and demand was brought back for the 2013 edition.

* Plumpy – A fuzzy green monster under the gingerbread plum tree. He was removed in the 2002 version and replaced by Mama Ginger Tree

* Mamma Ginger Tree – Makes the best gingersnaps in all of Candyland. She was removed from the game.

* Cupcake Commons – Mamma Ginger Tree's replacement in the 2010 version.

* Princess Lolly – She was renamed 'Lolly' after 2002 edition and later renamed Princess Lolly in 2010 edition.

* Queen Frostine – She was renamed 'Princess Frostine' after 2002 edition.

* Lord Licorice – He is the villain of Candyland.

* Gloppy – Friendly monster made of chocolate (originally made of molasses)