# Smash Kingdom : Action Defense — real-time slingshot defense

> Real-time strategy game combining card collection with billiard physics for defense. (iPhone/iPad app by PLAYHARD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-kingdom-action-defense/id1544748752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 312 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 321 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2021-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-kingdom-action-defense/id1544748752/reviews.md

## What is Smash Kingdom?

The kingdom is under attack!
 Vicious monsters are trying to destroy the peace of Smash Kingdom.
 The knights of the kingdom are all on vacation!
 You are the only one that can protect the kingdom from the monsters!
 
 Smash Kingdom is not just a simple deck-building battle game!
 Smash Kingdom is a new type of strategy game that combines card collection with real-time billiard physics.
 Stop the surging enemies pouring out of the portal, obtain trophies, and unlock new arenas to collect a variety of mercenaries and magic.
 All of this is possible with a simple slingshot action!
 
 Features
 - NEW UPDATE! Compete with other users at the PvP arena!
 Tired of fighting monsters? Head to the PvP Arena!
 Test your skills and strategies by battling with others.

 - Easy, simple, and yet thrilling, real-time slingshot battles with Billiard Physics!
 Pull back and fling the mercenaries and magic on the launch pad to launch them towards the field.
 Turn the tables by adjusting the launch angle and timing, based on your tactics.
 
 - Organize your own card deck! The best strategy is…?
 There are mercenaries with various abilities in Smash Kingdom.
 When hitting enemies, some continue to attack while others clash with their allies to recover health.
 Be the 'Best Mercenary Captain'. Find, upgrade, and organize a variety of mercenaries and cards to form an invincible army!
 The kingdom can only achieve victory through your masterful strategies!
 
 - Defense or Offense? Play your way!
 The basic objective is to destroy the Monster Portal, but you can also achieve victory by defending your fortress.
 It's up to you whether to aggressively attack the Monster Portal, or to defend the fortress.
 
 - Over five arenas with various monsters
 Collecting trophies will unlock arenas with more challenging monsters.
 Each of these monsters battle in a specific way. No matter how strong they seem, they always have a weakness.
 Plan out strategies to defeat the strongest monsters and claim victory!
 
 - Improve your strategies with a variety of artifacts!
 Artifacts are treasures with special abilities.
 Rather than just leveling up cards, obtain and enchant artifacts to upgrade your strategies.
 You will easily achieve victory if you obtain artifacts with the right chemistry!
 
 - (Upcoming Updates) Test your strategies through various Challenge modes!
 Prove your worth and redeem special rewards in Challenge modes.
 A special, all-new mode is under development!
 
 - (Upcoming Updates) Cooperate with other users to defend the fortress!
 Struggling to protect the kingdom alone? Team up with other users.
 A co-op defense mode using respective card decks to defend the fortress is under development!
 
 Guidelines
 - This casual action game is free-to-play and doesn't require extra payment.
 However, in-game purchases are available in case you want to level up quickly or obtain certain items immediately.
 You can still obtain enough cards for free, so feel free to enjoy the game!
 
 - This casual action game requires internet connection for stable gaming.
 No additional downloads are needed after the initial download.
 Download the game and participate in a thrilling slingshot action battle!
 
 Inquiries
 If you have any questions, or ideas that can help improve the game, please send your comments to smashkingdom@playhardlab.com.
 To become ever better, Smash Kingdom will always listen to you.

## Key features

- Real-time slingshot battles with billiard physics
- Card collection and deck building
- PvP arena for competitive play
- Multiple arenas with diverse monsters
- Artifacts to enhance strategies
- Defense and offense gameplay options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GEMS - 3 - POUCH OF GEMS | $11.99 | one-time |
| ARENA PACKAGE - BURNING DESERT | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARENA PACKAGE - TRANQUIL FORES | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARENA PACKAGE - MELTING LAVA | $2.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED PACKAGE - STARTER PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM BATTLE PASS | $2.99 | one-time |
| BOOST PACKAGE - EXP | $2.99 | one-time |
| BOOST PACKAGE - TROPHY | $2.99 | one-time |
| BOOST PACKAGE - CARD PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| NOADS PACKAGE | $19.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PVP BATTLE PASS | $2.99 | one-time |
| PIGGY BANK | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smash Kingdom?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Cute and fun characters
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play
- 🎨 Appealing art style

**Cons**

- 🐛 Difficulty spikes too early
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Lack of updates
- 🤖 Imbalanced PvP matchmaking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound issues
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Progression tracking bugs

**Most requested features**

- More character variety
- Ability to customize decks
- Online multiplayer mode
- Regular content updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-kingdom-action-defense/id1544748752/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bello bello

*2025-05-07, version 1.7.6*

La grafica è fika

### 5/5 — Best game

*2025-02-12, version 1.7.6*

Ever

### 5/5 — Abandoned?

*2024-12-08*

I’ve been playing this game for the past few years and I’m really disappointed to see it’s no longer getting updates. It’s a very unique game and I love everything about it. Hope you guys release an update soon, maybe.

### 3/5 — 🗿

*2024-06-08, version 1.7.6*

Es divertido pero es muy fácil

### 5/5 — Play this game!!!!

*2023-05-01, version 1.7.6*

Such a fun time killer! 10/10 recomend!

### 5/5 — 暇つぶしに最適！

*2023-04-28*

暇な時間にさくっと進めれてとても面白いです！キャラもかわいくてやっててとても楽しいです！モー少しキャラを増やしてくれたらとても嬉しいです！運営さんお願いします🙇‍♀️

### 5/5 — 可惜不更新了

*2023-04-04, version 1.7.6*

有中文 可惜不更新了

### 5/5 — Amazing!!

*2023-02-28*

I love the gameplay and it’s the type of game that I’ve been looking for with rpg elements without the full time commitment of an rpg. Great design and game style.

### 3/5 — Good

*2023-02-20*

Ok

### 5/5 — NEEDS MORE UPDATES

*2023-02-15*

Love the games I just wish it could get any updates recently to keep it fresh and fun

## Frequently asked questions about Smash Kingdom

### What is Smash Kingdom: Action Defense?

Smash Kingdom: Action Defense is a strategy game that combines card collection with real-time billiard physics. Players defend their kingdom from monsters by strategically launching mercenaries and magic using a slingshot mechanic.

### What are the key features of Smash Kingdom?

Key features include real-time slingshot battles with billiard physics, organizing card decks with various mercenary abilities, competing in a PvP arena, unlocking over five arenas with different monsters, and utilizing artifacts to improve strategies.

### Is Smash Kingdom: Action Defense free to play?

Yes, this casual action game is free-to-play. While in-game purchases are available for faster progression or immediate item acquisition, players can still obtain enough cards for free.

### What kind of strategies can I use in Smash Kingdom?

You can organize your own card deck by collecting and upgrading various mercenaries with different abilities. Players can choose to play offensively by destroying the Monster Portal or defensively by protecting their fortress. Artifacts also offer special abilities to enhance your strategic approach.

### Can I play against other users?

Yes, the game features a PvP arena where you can compete with other users by testing your skills and strategies. Upcoming updates also include cooperative defense modes where you can team up with other users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.6 — 2021-06-21

- Fixed minor bugs.
- Optimized balance.
- Optimized performance.

### 1.7.1 — 2021-06-10

- Fixed minor bugs.
- Optimized balance.
- Optimized performance.

### 1.6.10 — 2021-06-04

- Added New Cards.
- Added some IAP Goods.
- Fixed minor bugs.
- Optimized performance.

### 1.6.5 — 2021-06-02

- Added New Cards.
- Added some IAP Goods.
- Fixed minor bugs.
- Optimized performance.

### 1.5.25 — 2021-05-19

- Added 'PvP Arena'
- New Limited Card Costumes.
- Changed game balance.
- Changed In-app purchase goods prices.
- Optimized performance.
- Fixed minor bugs.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*