CLASH ROYALE
CLASH ROYALE
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MINIMUM AGE: 12+
WHAT IS IT? Clash Royale is a fast-paced multi-player combat game where players can build their own battle communities and battles. It combines elements of card games, tower defence, and strategy. The game features competitive multiplayer modes, clans, and in-game purchases for upgrades. WHAT WE SAY: Treat with caution. 🔞Exposure to Inappropriate Content While Clash Royale’s colourful and cartoony style makes it visually appealing, the core gameplay still revolves around strategic battles. In open chats and online interactions, players may encounter profanity, bullying, or toxic behaviour from others. Some players may encourage risky habits, such as gambling. 🔐 Privacy ConcernsThe game collects data like device info and play habits. Public profiles, clan membership, and chat features can reveal usernames or online activity. 💬 Direct Messaging Clash Royale's chatbox allows direct communication through in-game chat. Players, especially younger ones, can easily be contacted by strangers by DM. Direct messaging opens up risks for sharing personal details that can be misused. 📱 Cyberbullying and HarassmentPlayers can be mocked through clan chat, emojis, or direct messages. Though minor compared to other games, teasing, spamming, and toxic comments can occur. 🧑💻 Online Predators & GroomingUnmoderated clan chat allows strangers to contact children. While rare, the lack of strict filters or verification means inappropriate contact is possible. 💸 In-Game PurchasesThe game is free-to-play but pushes purchases of gems, battle passes, and card upgrades. Spending can give an in-game advantage, increasing pressure to pay. While not traditional gambling, Clash Royale includes gambling-like mechanics. Randomized loot boxes and special offers encourage repeated spending for rare cards. Some players and unofficial communities even host tournaments involving in-game or real-money wagers, promoting risky betting behaviour. 📢Lack of Age Verification & Moderation There is no age verification required to use the app. Even if there were, children can still interact with adults in an unmoderated environment, and Clan chat lacks reporting features to address any issues. 🎮 Game ConcernsFast-paced strategy may be stressful for some younger players. Matchmaking can feel unfair, and success often depends on card levels—not just skill. 🧠 Addiction & Mental Health Short matches and reward cycles encourage frequent check-ins. This can lead to overplaying, frustration from losing streaks, and pressure to keep up in ranks or events. |
🛡️SAFETY TIPS:
📲Understand the game Familiarise yourself with the games features and how they work. Knowing how the app works will help you guide your child effectively. 👨👧Parental supervision Check their interactions and adjust privacy settings accordingly. 💸Limit In-App Purchases Set spending limits or disable in-app purchases on your device to avoid accidental or excessive spending. 🚨Avoid Unofficial Downloads Stick to downloading the game from official sources (like the App Store or Google Play) to avoid malware, data breaches, or compromised versions. 📢Underage Accounts This game might have an age restriction but it lacks a proper age verification process. Therefore, there’s little stopping users from faking their dates of birth or creating bogus profiles and targeting children and young people. 👥Manage friend requests Teach your child only to accept friend requests from people they know in real life. 📷 Cover the Webcam When Not in Use Physically cover your camera when you're not ready to go live. Always be mindful of what’s visible in your background—it can reveal location clues. 🧠 Trust Your Instincts If something feels uncomfortable, it is uncomfortable. Leave the chat immediately and don’t engage with users who seem suspicious, aggressive, or inappropriate. 🖥️ Place Devices in Shared Spaces Keep internet-connected devices in living rooms or kitchens, not bedrooms. This makes risky behaviour less likely and easier to notice. 🙋♀️Conversations: Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. 🚨 Know the Signs of Trouble Watch for behaviour changes—like anxiety, secrecy, mood swings, or suddenly deleting apps. These can signal something inappropriate happened online. FURTHER SUPPORT: For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips. 
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