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Clash Royale
By Supercell. Visit Clash Royale
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
A real-time strategy card game for phones. Each player builds a deck of eight cards (troops, spells and buildings drawn from the Clash world) and plays them onto a small arena to knock down the other player's towers in about three minutes. Kids climb trophy arenas, upgrade cards, and can join Clans to trade cards, chat and play Clan Wars. Free to play, with a Season Pass and many paid offers.
Our take: A real thinking game for strategy-minded tweens; lock in-app purchases on the phone first.
| Ages it suits | about 9-16 (App Store 9+) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | No general age limit. Anyone under the age of majority needs a legal guardian to review and agree to the terms. Players who say they are under 16 (or the local age) get limited access to chat, social and some notification features unless a parent consents. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free to download; in-app purchases range from $0.99 to $99.99 in US app stores, including random items (Supercell, Oct 2026). |
| Works on | iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | The child's own account |
| Ads | Not stated |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | No AI. |
What's good
- Real strategy: deck building and timing
- Short matches
- Chat is limited for players who say they are under 16
Watch for
- Paid random items and big bundles
- Card upgrades reward paying players
- Clan chat with strangers for older players
- Losing streaks can frustrate younger kids
Data and privacy
Supercell says its games are not directed to children under 16 and limits chat, social and data processing for players who say they are younger. The App Store label lists usage data that may be used to track players across other companies' apps and for third-party advertising. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No independent study found; Supercell's parent guide claims its games build planning and quick decision-making.
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Where these facts come from
- https://supercell.com/en/games/clashroyale/
- https://supercell.com/en/terms-of-service/
- https://supercell.com/en/privacy-policy/
- https://supercell.com/en/parents/
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clash-royale/id1053012308
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