App of the Week: Clash Of Clans

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Clash of Clans. Photo curtesy of Abby Phillips.

By Abby Phillips, Reporter

Clash of clans has climbed the charts, becoming a very popular game over the last 3 years.

This action filled app is set back in medieval times, focusing on competition to build the strongest base and to attack other player’s bases.

The attacking player will launch their defenders, like a barbarian or a wizard. After these defenders are let loose, they’ll  run out and try to destroy the base. Different defenders will go after different parts of a base, like the town hall or cannons.

These are the different attackers that can be chosen.  Photo curtesy of Abby Phillips.
These are the different attackers that can be chosen. Photo curtesy of Abby Phillips.

 

Each base can be designed any way the creator chooses. In a base, there is usually a town hall, some sort of weapon(s), a Clan Castle, etc. There are also two types of currency in the game: coins and elixir. Coins are used for defensive purposes, like buying and upgrading defenses; elixir is used for offensive purposes, like creating troops.

There are dIfferent categories in each shop. Photo curtsey of Abby Phillips.
There are different categories in each shop. Photo curtsey of Abby Phillips.

 

Along with building bases and attacking other players, there are also clans (hence the title of the app) which are groups of players that can come together, fight in wars and donate troops. Being in a clan is a great way to grow stronger in the game.

Building up bases can be a good way to win battles. Photo curtesy of Abby Phillips.
Building up bases can be a good way to win battles. Photo curtesy of Abby Phillips.

Clash of Clans is a very good game to play for anyone interested in building their own base and attacking other players.