The game almost seems to be rigged when you are in that “losing state,” and you just continue to lose and lose, round after round. However, the feeling of losing trophies when you lose is extremely annoying, and it naturally makes you want to play again to win those trophies back. Only when you play this mode, you can win and lose trophies, which really do not have any meaning in the game. One of the most popular and basic modes within Clash Royale is the 1 vs 1, where you play alone against your enemy. This includes their trophy ladder system, chest slots and the frustration when you lose. There are many different game modes, but the two most basic ones are 1 vs 1 and 2 vs 2.Īlthough the game may be fun, there are also many other factors within the game that makes it hard to put down your phone. Put simply, you choose 8 cards from the collection of 103 different troop, spell and building cards, to help you defend your tower against your enemy. “Clash Royale” is a real-time strategy mobile video game that was developed by Supercell in 2016. I found myself addicted to an outdated game: “ Clash Royale. However, instead of the popular games that were trending during the pandemic like “Animal Crossing” or “Among Us,” I found myself falling down a different rabbit hole. Around the world, televisions and electronic devices were turned on more frequently, and amongst all the different forms of entertainment, video game sales also increased during the pandemic.ĭuring my time at home, I unwillingly admit that I was one of the many who spent a portion of my time playing mobile games. When quarantine started and everyone forced to stay at home, the time and need for entertainment rose drastically.