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Play OverviewPlay Overview

Brawl Stars (2017) is a fighting game where you battle the computer or other players in all against all and team matches. You can play as any of the game's 50 plus characters, called "Brawlers", in an arena. The cartoon style lends the game a more lighthearted aesthetic.

Each Brawler has a main attack and 3 other abilities:
  • Super, which is like the Brawler's special attack
  • Star powers, which are passive abilities which can deal damage to opponents or aid you in myriad other ways
  • Gadgets, which are unlock-able abilities which deal massive amounts of damage.

There are 7 different types of game mode to play in, all of which can be played with other people:
  • Showdown (Solo), a Battle Royale against 9 other players where the last man standing wins.
  • Showdown (Duo), the same as Showdown (Solo), but with a teammate by your side.
  • Gem Grab, a 3v3 game where the first team to collect 10 purple gems is crowned the victor.
  • Bounty, another 3v3 game where you get more stars for killing your opponents.
  • Heist, where you need to destroy the opposing team's safe all while protecting your own.
  • Robo Rumble, where your team needs to protect a safe from hordes of robots.
  • Brawl Ball, where you must score a goal against an opposing team.

By winning fights, you move through a progression system called the Brawl Pass. The rewards are quite generous, giving you loot boxes, skins, emojis, coins and Brawlers. It refreshes every two months. You can also view your progress and claim milestone prizes on the "Trophy Road".

Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Brawl Stars 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 8 months ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is a Fighting and Traversal game with Action elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 10-player online game. You can play online in 3-versus-3 multiplayer and all against all 10 player fights.

Cross-Platform: You can play across Android and iOS.

 
You can play this game in the following styles:

DurationDuration

Play Time: It takes between 1 minute and 5 minutes to play a round of this game. As the fights end when a winner emerges, the duration varies, but they are generally quite short. As the special events in the game are time limited, you might find yourself spending over an hour playing the game to unlock as much as you can.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 7 for Mild Violence.
 
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

Skill Level

9+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.

Account Rating

You don’t need a platform subscription to play this game online.

CostsCosts

Brawl Stars

App Store iOS Free
Android Store Android Free
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
 
The game allows you to buy its premium currency, gems, for real money. The price of these ranges from $2.79/£1.99 for 30 to $69.99/£49.99 for 950.

The game used to have loot boxes you purchased with real money that offered the chance to give you Brawlers, coins or upgrades. These were removed, and a new random chance item added that you earn by playing instead. 
 
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
 

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 14/06/2017, updated in 2018

Price: Free

Out Now: Android and iOS

Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Players: 1 (10 online)

Genres: Fighting, Traversal and Action

Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )

Components: 2D Overhead and Cartoon

Developer: Super Cell (@SuperCell)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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