Ever since I started playing Brawl Stars back in 2020, I've always been fascinated by the resource system — especially Gems. As a mostly free-to-play player, I learned very early on that Gems are incredibly valuable, not just because they help me unlock the Brawl Pass or skins, but because they give me a feeling of steady progress. Over the years, I've experimented with different playstyles and approaches, and I've developed a set of strategies that help me manage and slowly increase my Gems and Coins using nothing but the game's built-in mechanics.

In this guide, I want to share my personal experience. I'm not promising fast results or magic tricks — everything I describe here comes from patience, consistent play, and understanding how the game rewards you. If you are also playing without spending money or just want to make the most out of your resources, this might help you as well.

1. Understanding How the Game Naturally Rewards You

One thing that changed my entire mindset was realizing how many rewards Brawl Stars gives you simply for playing regularly. I used to think that progress was slow, but once I looked closely at how tokens, boxes, and the Brawl Pass work together, I noticed that my resources were growing far more than I expected.

2. Saving Gems Instead of Spending Them Immediately

This might sound obvious, but it's the strategy that helped me the most.

Whenever I used to get Gems, I would instantly spend them on minor cosmetics or small in-game items. Later, I regretted it because I always ended up being a few Gems short of the Brawl Pass.

Eventually, I started saving every Gem I earned, no matter how tempting the offers were. After a few seasons of playing like this, I finally had enough to unlock the Brawl Pass without spending real money. Since then, I've followed the same pattern every season:

• I save all Gems from boxes and drops.
• I only spend them on the Brawl Pass.
• I complete the entire pass for maximum value.
• The Brawl Pass gives me more Gems back, which helps me afford future passes.

This long-term cycle made progression feel extremely steady and satisfying.

3. Making the Most of Seasonal Events

Brawl Stars regularly introduces limited-time events tied to celebrations, holidays, or game anniversaries. While these events don't always give Gems directly, they provide bonus rewards that indirectly help you progress.

While none of these are instant Gem sources, they support the overall long-term strategy of maximizing your account's progression.

4. How I Manage My Coins Efficiently

Coins are just as important as Gems, especially when it comes to upgrading Brawlers. Early in my Brawl Stars journey, I wasted a lot of Coins upgrading every Brawler a little bit, which resulted in me having many mid-level characters but no real power on any of them.

Eventually, I changed my approach. Here's what I do now:

• I focus on Brawlers I use the most.
• I only upgrade a Brawler when I know I'm going to play them regularly.
• I avoid spending Coins on random upgrades just because they're available.
• During special upgrade discount events, I save Coins and wait for price reductions.

This method helped me build a stronger roster without feeling like my Coins were disappearing instantly.

5. Maximizing the Brawl Pass Without Paying

Even on the free track, the Brawl Pass offers a lot of value. But if I manage to save enough Gems to buy it, I try to extract the maximum benefit from it.

My approach looks like this:

• Do every daily quest — even the quick ones.
• Finish weekly quests early so I don't fall behind.
• Play game modes that I enjoy, because staying motivated matters.
• Push one Brawler at a time instead of switching constantly.

When I stay consistent, I often complete the entire pass before the season ends. This not only gives extra boxes but also increases the chances of getting Gems back.

There was a season where I finished so early that I used the extra time to just enjoy playing without focusing on rewards. Ironically, that was the same season I accumulated enough Gems to afford the next pass as well.

6. Learning from Losses and Improving Over Time

One underrated way is improving your skill. Better gameplay leads to:

• more victories
• more Starr Drops
• more quests completed faster
• more trophies
• more seasonal rewards

I don't win every match, and sometimes I go on losing streaks, but whenever that happens, I switch modes, play a different Brawler, or take a break. Long losing streaks drain motivation, so I avoid forcing them.

By gradually improving, I naturally progress through the trophy road, unlocking more resources and free rewards along the way.

7. Staying Patient and Enjoying the Process

Over the years, I've learned that Brawl Stars is most enjoyable when I don't rush anything. Resources grow steadily over time. Some seasons I collect more, others less. That's completely normal.

If I had to summarize everything into a few core principles, they would be:

• Be patient — Gems accumulate slowly but steadily.
• Be consistent — daily and weekly quests matter more than most players think.
• Spend Gems wisely — avoid impulse purchases.
• Use events to your advantage — they add up over time.
• Upgrade smartly — Coins disappear quickly if you spread them too thin.

These strategies helped me maintain a healthy free-to-play account that grows every season without pressure, and without bending the rules in any way.

Kian Ashford

Kian Ashford has been passionately writing for multiple blogs for several years, covering topics ranging from gaming to tech and digital culture. His dedication and ability to craft engaging, informative content caught the attention of the startup Affinity Creators, who brought him on board to write articles for coresgaming.com. With a genuine love for gaming and storytelling, Kian combines expertise and creativity to provide readers with high-quality, entertaining content that keeps them coming back for more.

🕒 Last updated: November 2025 by Kian Ashford