I feel the same way , I just started playing this game again after 2 years. But it’s not the same having to wait for lives , it’s not worth it . I love playing games like this one but I’m about to quit this game .
Guys, you can be happy for this game because Zynga games are very strict rules than King. For example: Harry Potter Puzzle & Spell has a limit of life only for 15 lives per day (!) and this game are many mostly difficult levels than Candy Crush Saga!
My extra lives show maxed for the past 3 days. Not resetting at midnight like they say, so I have been unable to even use any. I'm prepared to uninstall this game soon. Greed is taking over making it no fun to even play anymore.