It won't be a long stretch if this guide begins with the statement - Almost every casual game lover has heard of the Clash of Clans. Belonging to the same game-developing company (Supercell), the equally popular strategy-based, deck-building game Clash Royale is a must for anyone who has Clash of Clans on their smartphone.

Players are provided with the option to play in the competitive multiplayer mode for an intense yet fun gaming experience. This casual game is designed to keep you entertained for a long time because of the many attractive and engaging game elements added to it which is sadly missing from Clash of Clans. All well-loved and massively popular Clash characters are seen in Clash Royale, which to date is one of the best stylized casual mobile games of all time.

In this tactical card mobile game, your goal is simple - Collect cards that can be used in battles. Most beginners do not know that upgrading your collected and existing cards is equally important for smooth and effective gameplay. Your aim should be winning the battles and gaining new territories. It is all about getting the crown and winning trophies after trophies. The game is always keeping players on their toes and effective use of upgraded cards will make the processes fun and successful.

Even if the competitive side of this game is extremely cut-throat and challenging, players can enjoy a great interactive gaming experience in this game. Not only can you join a battle community here for a great push in your gameplay, but you are also allowed to create your very own battle community. Here you can share cards and advice via text messaging chat for a more elevated multiplayer gaming experience.

Here it should be mentioned, as a beginner, it will be best for you to avoid creating your own battle community. You should instead concentrate on working on your gaming skills and upgrading your cards with the help of your community members. This will help you to progress at a good pace in this particular game. Once you are confident in your gaming strategies and progress, open a battle community to enjoy all the advantages this option has to provide for all Clash Royale players.

The following are 2 simple yet effective tips that can ease the journey of all players dipping their toes in Clash Royale for the very first time:

* Refrain from activating the King

Once you play a couple of matches, you will notice that your units are primarily attacked by the only two princess towers shooting at you. Your opponent's King will be staying still. It will be best to avoid attacking him as much as possible.

This is because, once the King is threatened, he will rain down Hellfire on you. So, avoid attacking the King to keep him dormant. Players need a total of 20 "Fireballs" to destroy the King. So, until and unless you are ready, do not shoot at the King to last longer and win the match in question.

Pro Tip: It is important that you learn to use the required spells well to ensure you are using them at the time of need accordingly or effectively.

* Learning how to defend effectively

Most beginners make the mistake of attacking the units seen on the opponent's side head-on without any strategy in place. In such a case, you are not receiving any help from your tower, whereas your opponent is enjoying all the benefits of his/her tower defense.

In this top-grossing mobile card game based on the legendary empire-building game the Clash of Clans, your towers act as your active and powerful defenders. They will shoot at the opponent to cause major damage. They have a great range, hence, they get the job done in most cases. So, do consider using your tower defense to win matches with minimum effort.

To use the towers effectively, consider preparing the defending unit in the back. In this way, you can successfully distract the King at the bridge and enjoy all the benefits of a clear and fruitful defense strategy.

Here you go; the must-know Clash Royale tips, tricks, and strategies that can help all beginners advance through the difficult yet fun matches like a pro. Having a proper understanding of the game mechanics is a must to ensure you can effectively use what you learned above to your advantage. So, keep this in mind, and there will be no obstacles between you and the best Clash Royale gaming experience of your life!