Hammer Jam in Clash of Clans is a special event where the cost and time for many upgrades in your Home Village are cut in half. Think of it like a huge sale on all your building projects! This event usually happens just before Supercell releases a big new Town Hall level, giving players a chance to catch up and get ready for fresh content.

This limited-time event means you can upgrade your buildings, defenses, troops in the Laboratory, Heroes, Pets, and even your walls for 50% less Gold, Elixir, or Dark Elixir. Not only that, but the time it takes for these upgrades to finish is also reduced by half. Some Hammer Jam events even boost the resources your Gold Mines, Elixir Collectors, and Dark Elixir Drills produce and store, helping you gather more loot faster. The event typically lasts for about two weeks. However, keep in mind that temporary items like Supercharges or crafted defenses usually aren't part of the discount.

I remember one Hammer Jam where I had been saving up for weeks to upgrade my Inferno Towers. It felt like forever, and the cost was just huge. But then Hammer Jam hit, and suddenly those upgrades were so much cheaper and faster! I got both done in what felt like no time, and it was a huge boost to my base's defense. It really changed how I looked at saving resources.

How to Make the Most of Hammer Jam

To get the biggest benefits from Hammer Jam, you need a smart plan. Here are some tips to help you power up your village:

• Prioritize Upgrades: Focus on your most expensive or time-consuming upgrades first, like your Town Hall, important defenses, or key Laboratory research. Planning your upgrades beforehand can make a huge difference, and if you're wondering where to start, you can always check out our guide on What to Upgrade First in Clash of Clans.
• Use Magic Items Wisely: Builder Potions, Research Potions, and Pet Potions are super powerful during Hammer Jam. Since upgrade times are already cut in half, these potions will give you double their usual value, making things even quicker. It's a great time to use those Goblin Builders and Researchers too, as they also become more valuable.
• Farm for Loot: With discounted costs, you'll need a lot of resources. Farm heavily during the event. Many players use armies like Sneaky Goblins because they are fast and good at snatching resources from opponent bases.
• Gold Pass Stacks Up: If you have the Gold Pass, its perks stack with Hammer Jam's discounts. This means you could get an even bigger reduction on upgrade costs and times, sometimes up to 60% off the original price.
• Hold Off on Books and Hammers: Magic Books and Hammers instantly complete upgrades or research without using resources or time. During Hammer Jam, since costs and times are already low, using these items gives you less value compared to using them outside the event. It's better to save them for when upgrade costs and times are back to normal.
• Don't Forget Walls: Walls can be a huge drain on resources. With the 50% cost reduction, Hammer Jam is the perfect time to dump extra Gold and Elixir into upgrading your walls. I always keep one builder free just for walls during this event. It’s usually such a boring grind, but seeing those millions of resources turn into stronger walls so quickly actually makes it pretty satisfying.
• Time Your Longest Upgrades: If you have an upgrade that still takes many days even after the 50% reduction, try to start it on the last day of Hammer Jam. This way, the upgrade time will stay reduced even after the event officially ends.

Hammer Jam is one of the best times to make huge progress in Clash of Clans. By planning your upgrades and using your resources and magic items smartly, you can significantly strengthen your village and be ready for whatever new challenges come next.

If you're looking to make in-app purchases in Clash of Clans, like buying gems to speed up your progress even further during events like Hammer Jam, you can use Playstorm to redeem Apple or Google Play gift cards. Just play free games on the Playstorm app, earn points, and exchange them for gift cards to use in Clash of Clans!