↘ Clash of ClansPlatform: iOSStockists: Apple App StoreExpect to pay: Downloading the game is free, but in-game purchases can set you back a few hundred rand

Clash of Clans is a real-time-strategy (RTS) game that requires a good mix of strategy and combat. Start off with a small village, where troops are trained and their abilities upgraded. Then enter battle mode, where you fight rival clan members and steal their gold and other resources. Although the game can be played from start to finish without any in-game purchases, it may be a good idea to buy a few gems to speed things along, as the more you progress, the longer buildings take to erect and your army to get stronger – with some of them taking up to two weeks to complete.