"Clash of Clans" is one of the most popular games to come out in recent memory, and given how widespread it is, players have been constantly seeking out ways to emerge as the foremost forces inside of it.

Thankfully, there are some things players can do to get ahead of the competition.

Fundamentally, "Clash of Clans" is about creating and maintaining a strong village and it's not a surprise to learn that the players who do well are the ones who take time to invest in this aspect of the game, according to Australian News Network. Players are advised to be mindful of how they map out their towns, because a good foundation is always the key to success in "Clash of Clans" and in most games for that matter.

Another important tip for players is to remain conservative when it comes to their gem usage. Gems are among the most precious commodities inside the game, and using them properly and at the right time is essential to success, so they must be used only when absolutely necessary.

Players also need to keep a defensive mindset in order to succeed in "Clash of Clans." Players would be well served to fortify their defenses early on to keep them from having to rebuild again and again after each and every attack.

If those tips are not enough and players are still looking for actual cheats to help them inside "Clash of Clans," the truth is that there are actual ways to hack the game, although they come at a cost.

According to iDigital Times, players looking to hack "Clash of Clans" to gain potential benefits can head on over to Craigslist to find some files they can then install for the game, although they should know that these files are highly suspicious to say the least. 

There's no telling if the mod file a player is installing actually contains malware, and if players want to cheat to get ahead in "Clash of Clans," they need to know that it will be a genuine risk for them.