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Is Clash of Clans safe for your child?

Age guide

9+

We advise Clash of Clans from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Children in this age range might enjoy the basic building and troop training aspects but may struggle with strategic planning and clan interactions.
9-12
At this age, players often engage with clan wars, donations, and more complex base designs, which introduces collaborative play and competitive elements.
13-15
Teenagers frequently participate in advanced clan strategies, competitive leagues, and may spend more time optimizing their base and troop compositions for higher-level play.
16+
Older teens might delve into the game's meta, participate in high-level competitive clans, and engage in more extensive social interactions within the game's global chat or dedicated forums.

Clash of Clans is a popular strategy game where players build their own village, train troops, and attack other players' villages to earn resources. It combines base building, resource management, and real-time strategy elements.

Age guide
9+
Overall risk
6/10
Violence
3/10
Toxic behaviour
5/10
Stranger contact
6/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
4/10
Influence
6/10

What parents should know

Clash of Clans is a popular strategy game involving base building and combat, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes. Parents should manage in-app purchases and monitor chat interactions to ensure a safe experience for their child.

What to do about Clash of Clans

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Clash of Clans age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Clash of Clans?

Parentwise puts Clash of Clans at 9+. We advise Clash of Clans from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 4/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old play Clash of Clans?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Clash of Clans (9+). At this age, players often engage with clan wars, donations, and more complex base designs, which introduces collaborative play and competitive elements.

Can a 12 year old play Clash of Clans?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Clash of Clans (9+). At this age, players often engage with clan wars, donations, and more complex base designs, which introduces collaborative play and competitive elements.

Can a 13 year old play Clash of Clans?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Clash of Clans (9+). Teenagers frequently participate in advanced clan strategies, competitive leagues, and may spend more time optimizing their base and troop compositions for higher-level play.

Is Clash of Clans appropriate for kids?

Clash of Clans is a popular strategy game involving base building and combat, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes. Parentwise rates Clash of Clans overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Clash of Clans family friendly?

Clash of Clans sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parents should manage in-app purchases and monitor chat interactions to ensure a safe experience for their child.

Clash of Clans parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Clash of Clans is a popular strategy game involving base building and combat, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Clash of Clans safe for kids?

We advise Clash of Clans from age 9 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Parents should manage in-app purchases and monitor chat interactions to ensure a safe experience for their child.

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