[MISC] 20 "Insane" facts about Clash according to Gamespot... (WARNING: Clickbait, all "insane facts" are in the comments!)

  1. Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Liam Neeson

In the latest Super Bowl, Clash of Clans debuted a commercial with Liam Neeson parodying his character from "Taken." It was the most viewed Super Bowl ad in 2015, and was selected by YouTube users as the second best ad from the Big Game.

  1. Supercell: A Mobile Game Behemoth

Founded in Helsinki, Finland, the gaming developer has been behind Clash of Clans along with a number of other popular mobile games such as Hay Day, Boom Beach, Pets vs Orcs.

  1. Clashing Since 2012

Supercell released Clash of Clans on Aug. 2, 2012. It's popularity has grown ever since, turning the handheld game into a must-download for mobile users.

  1. That's A Lotta Cash Money

As of February 2015, Supercell rakes in over $5 million a day from Clash of Clans. Holy cow that's a lotta coin.

  1. 29 Million Active Users

According to Re/code, along with bringing in millions of dollars a day, there are over 29.5 million active users in the game. You're out of the loop if you don't play this game.

  1. Five iPads at Once!

George Yao, a top-ranked player, spent six months playing Clash of Clans on five iPads -- all at the same time!

  1. Top 10 Players Account For Half the Revenue

According to Wired, Clash of Clans and other mobile games attribute nearly 50 percent of their revenue to just the top 10 percent of players. Oh, so that's how games stay free to play.

  1. $7,000 Invested Per Month

Panda, one of the top 10 Clash of Clan players, told Wired that he spends nearly $7,000 a month on his Clash of Clan village. That seven grand accounts for just seven percent of his income.

  1. Troops Are Divided Into Multiple Tiers

In Clash of Clans, you are able to play as five different tiers of troops. Those tiers include 1-3, Dark Elixir Troops and Heroes.

  1. Sleeping Builder

If you aren't busy enough, the Builder's Hut will show a builder catching some z's and enjoying the lovely weather.

  1. P.E.K.K.A was named through Facebook

Supercell held a Facebook contest in 2012 for the best name that worked with the acronym P.E.K.K.A. The winner? "Perfect Enraged Knight Killer of Assassins." Bravo, people of Facebook.

  1. P.E.K.K.A's are Females

There's been some controversy over what sex a P.E.K.K.A is, but fear not, during a load screen it is revealed that P.E.K.K.A is, in fact, a she.

  1. Hidden Teslas Do Major Damage to a P.E.K.K.A

Due to the conductivity of the P.E.K.K.A's sturdy armor, hidden teslas can do double the damage on the intimidating war machine.

  1. P.E.K.K.A Changes Appearance

Along with the dragon, a P.E.K.K.A is the only character in Clash of Clans that actually changes their appearance at every level.

  1. That's Not a Wall

Unlike other MMO/real-time strategy games, placing your base at the corner of a map will not give you an unofficial wall of protection, so watch out!

  1. Nothing Sweeter Than Revenge

Let's face it, you're going to lose your base in Clash of Clans. It's inevitable. But after you've recovered from the shock of death, you can exact revenge on your attackers which is a great advantage after coming back from the after life.

  1. Town Hall Levels

Make sure to pay attention to Town Hall levels when preparing your attack. If you take on a Town Hall equal to your level you get a 100 percent modifier on looting your opponent, while attacking higher Town Hall levels will give you even more rewards.

  1. Destroying Town Hall

Not only does destroying an opponent's Town Hall allow you to loot their bases' belongings, but you also gain a star.

  1. Preserve Your Hero

Heroes are extremely valuable in Clash of Clans. With an arduous wait for your Hero to regain their stamina, make sure to use your protagonist wisely and while you're away place them in rest or guard mode.

  1. Heroes Are Immortal

Like your favorite movie, Heroes cannot die. They are arguably the most powerful troop in the game, but instead of dying they must regenerate. A valuable tool in the Clash of Clans.

/r/ClashOfClans Thread Parent Link - gamespot.com