Clash of Clans, the popular mobile strategy game, first launched on August 2, 2012, for iOS devices. Android users had to wait a little longer, with the game becoming available on the Google Play Store on October 7, 2013. Since then, it has grown into one of the biggest names in mobile gaming, continually evolving with new content and features.

It's hard to believe how long Clash of Clans has been around! I remember when it first hit Android in 2013. I was in middle school, and everyone was talking about it. My friends and I would gather during lunch to compare our bases and plan attacks. It quickly became my go-to game, and I spent hours building up my village and joining clans.

A Look Back at Clash's Beginning

Supercell, a Finnish game company, developed Clash of Clans. When it first came out on iOS, it quickly gained a lot of fans because it mixed building a village, managing resources, and fighting other players. The game was pretty new for mobile back then, offering a deep strategy experience that wasn't common on phones and tablets.

The decision to bring Clash of Clans to Android a year later really helped it grow. This move opened the game up to millions more players around the world, making it a huge success. The game's anniversary is celebrated every year on August 2nd, often with special in-game events and bonuses. You can learn more about how Supercell celebrates this milestone by checking out our post on When is the Clash of Clans Anniversary?.

The game has changed a lot since those early days. I recall the older versions where Town Hall 9 felt like the peak, and things like Clan Wars or Hero Pets weren't even a dream yet. It's impressive how Supercell has kept adding new things like the Builder Base 2.0 and Clan Capital Raids, making sure the game stays fresh and exciting for both old and new players. It really shows how much thought they put into keeping the game alive and fun.

Key Release Dates for Clash of Clans:

• August 2, 2012: Initial release for iOS devices (iPhone, iPad).
• October 7, 2013: Release for Android devices via Google Play Store.

This staggered release allowed Supercell to make sure the game was polished before it reached a wider audience. It paid off, as Clash of Clans quickly became a top-grossing mobile game and continues to be popular today.

If you're a fan of Clash of Clans and want to make in-app purchases to speed up your village's growth or grab those cool skins, you can use Playstorm to earn towards Apple or Google Play gift cards. These gift cards can then be used to buy gems and other items in the game!