Pay to play
You will have to spend big money to be competitive. Run at least 3 accounts. The 35 castles dominate and unless you spend a fortune on shields you will get hammered. To get rewards you have to watch add that don’t run properly and freeze . You then have to restart and not get reward. . It’s a shame as I’ve made a lot friends from all over the world. The game owners should make it easier for small castles with free shields, so the big castles can’t wipe you out.