How to Download and Play Clash Royale on PC

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Download and play this popular mobile game on your computer

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: December 6, 2025 Fact Checked

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Using an Android Emulator

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Do you want to play Clash Royale on your PC, but you're not sure if you can because it's a mobile game? If so, you're in luck! There are actually two ways you can play Clash Royale on your PC: through the Google Play Games app, or via an Android emulator. Read on to learn how!

Playing Clash Royale on PC

To play Clash Royale on PC, you can either install the official PC version of the game through Google Play Games or use an Android emulator like MuMuPlayer or Bluestacks. Either way, you'll be able to pick up where you left off by signing in with your Google account or Supercell ID.

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Using Google Play Games

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Install Google Play Games on PC. The easiest way to do this is to go to the Clash Royale page on the Google Play Games site and click Install on Windows (it's the green button under the game name and info).^{[1]
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- Once you click Install on Windows, save the installer to your computer in a location you can find it (such as your Downloads folder).
- Double-click the installer to run it.
- Click Install to start the installation process. It may take a few minutes to finish. Once the installation is done, Google Play Games will start automatically.
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Sign in with your Google account. Make sure you're using the same Google account that you use on your phone. Signing in with your Google account will happen in a webpage.
- Once you sign in, you'll have to confirm your account and agree to both the terms and conditions and the privacy policy.
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Install Clash Royale. Click the green Install button to finish the installation process.
- If you want to add a desktop shortcut, click Add. Otherwise, click Don't add.
Google Play Games will run the app just like you were playing it on your phone.
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Log in with your Supercell ID, if necessary. After completing the tutorial, you can log in with your Supercell ID to continue playing the same game that's saved on your phone. To do so, click the menu button in the upper-right corner and click Supercell ID, then click Yes, log me in. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Supercell ID and continue playing Clash Royale.^{[2]
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- If you don't have a Supercell ID yet, you can create one by clicking Create a new ID. This will allow you to play Clash Royale on your phone as well as your PC. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign up with your email to create a Supercell ID.

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Using an Android Emulator

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Install an Android emulator. Two popular choices are MuMuPlayer and Bluestacks. While these two apps are slightly different, the process of installing and playing Clash Royale on your PC is very similar.
- If you already have an Android emulator, you can skip this step.
- To install the emulator, download and run the emulator's installation file from its website.
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Open the Google Play Store. It should be on the homescreen of your emulator, but it may be in a "Utilities" folder.
- For tips on using an emulator for playing Android games on your PC, check out How to Install Android Apps on Windows.
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Install Clash Royale. Simply search for Clash Royale as you would on the Google Play Store on your phone, then click the Install button.
- Depending on your emulator, you'll need to sign in to your Google account before you can download anything from the Google Play Store.
Alternatively, you can just click Play from the Google Play Store once it's done installing.
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Log in with your Supercell ID, if necessary. After completing the tutorial, you can log in with your Supercell ID to continue playing the same game that's saved on your phone. To do so, click the menu button in the upper-right corner and click Supercell ID, then click Yes, log me in. Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Supercell ID and continue playing Clash Royale.^{[3]
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- If you don't have a Supercell ID yet, you can create one by clicking Create a new ID. This will allow you to play Clash Royale on your phone as well as your PC. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign up with your email to create a Supercell ID.

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FAQ

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Is the PC version of Clash Royale the same as the mobile version? Yes, the PC and mobile versions of Clash Royale are the same. That's because Google Play Games is essentially an emulator, similar to emulators like MuMuPlayer or Bluestacks.^{[4]
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Can I play the same Clash Royale game on my computer and phone? Yes, if you sign in with your Supercell ID, you can play the same exact Clash Royale game on your computer and phone, and switch between the two whenever you want.^{[5]
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Can I play Clash Royale on Mac? You can play Clash Royale on a Mac only if you use an Android emulator, like MuMuPlayer or Bluestacks. Google Play Games only works on PC.
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Do I need a gaming PC to play Clash Royale on my computer? No, you don't need a super high-end PC to play Clash Royale. Most computers (even laptops) should be able to play Clash Royale on Google Play Games or a different Android emulator.
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Can I use a controller to play Clash Royale on PC? If your emulator supports controllers, then yes. You may have to set up the controller in the emulator settings before you can use it, however. The controller must also be connected to your computer via Bluetooth or data cable.
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What should I do if the game keeps crashing after installation? There are a few things you can try:
- Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. If you're on a laptop with integrated graphics, updating your computer's operating system should update your graphics card drivers.
- Restart your PC.
- Reinstall the game and/or emulator.
- Make sure your firewall or antivirus software isn't blocking the game.