Beginner’s Guide to Clash of Clans

**Chapter 1: Game Summary**
*Clash of Clans* is a free-to-play strategy mobile game where players build villages, train troops, and battle in PvP or Clan Wars. The game loop involves gathering resources via mines, upgrading buildings and heroes, attacking enemy bases, and joining clans for events. Players use Gems for boosts, engage in seasonal events, and tackle endgame content like Clan Capital raids.

**Chapter 2: My First 5 Hours**
In your first 5 hours of *Clash of Clans*, you’ll dive into village-building and strategy. The tutorial guides you through constructing a Town Hall, Gold Mines, and basic defenses in your starting village. You’ll train troops like Barbarians and Archers, attacking goblin bases to earn Gold and Elixir. Spend time upgrading your Town Hall to unlock new buildings and joining a clan for donation perks. Experiment with base layouts to protect resources. Redeem code GOLD24 for free Gems to boost early progress. Participate in the ClashaMania Season’s Friend or Foe Medal Event (ongoing Apr. 2025) to earn Champ Medals. Key experiences include your first multiplayer attack and unlocking the Archer Queen, setting the stage for deeper strategy and clan teamwork.

**Chapter 3: Things People Wish They Knew at the Beginning**
1. **Save Gems for Builders**: Spend Gems on Builder Huts, not troop boosts, to speed up upgrades. 2. **Use Magic Snacks Wisely**: Event Snacks expire in 24 hours; use them instantly for builder or troop boosts. 3. **Optimize Donations**: Post-Clash Anytime, save Elixir by donating sparingly; use Raid Medals for Clan Castle troops. 4. **Plan Snapshot Bases**: Design snapshot bases for multiplayer defense, as replays will be trackable soon. 5. **Join Clan War Leagues Early**: Leagues (e.g., Apr. 1–11, 2025) offer big rewards, even for new players.