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Hearthstone

2014Blizzard EntertainmentStrategy, Turn-based strategy

Out on PC and MobileSince 11 Mar 2014

728 player ratings: 7.8
Critics, 9 reviews: 88

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Hearthstone is a free-to-play digital collectible card game set in the Warcraft universe. Originally subtitled Heroes of Warcraft, the game features turn-based one-on-one matches where players build 30-card decks and select heroes from eleven classes, each with unique abilities. Players spend mana crystals each turn to summon minions, cast spells, and use weapons with the goal of reducing their opponent's health to zero. The game includes multiple modes such as ranked competitive play, Arena drafting, Battlegrounds (an auto battler for eight players), and rotating Tavern Brawl challenges. New card sets are released as expansions every four months, with a Standard format that rotates older cards out of competitive play.

Expansions

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ExpansionCurse of Naxxramas22 Jul 20147.4Curse of Naxxramas is Hearthstone's first adventure. Set in the Scourge necropolis of Naxxramas, Curse of Naxxramas is a five-wing adventure, with each wing representing one of the wings of the World of Warcraft Naxxramas raid instance. The adventure features a total of 30 new collectible cards, gained through completing various aspects of the adventure and a new battlefield. The wings of the adventure must be purchased with gold or real money before they can be played or their cards can be collected. The adventure itself comprises a series of unique boss battles distributed among the wings. Players are able to tackle bosses in several different difficulty modes: the basic Normal mode, the grueling Heroic mode, or Class Challenges bringing strategic twists to existing boss encounters using special pre-selected decks.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionGoblins vs Gnomes8 Dec 20147.7Goblins vs Gnomes (often abbreviated as GvG) is the first expansion for Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. The second infusion of new cards to be added to the game, the expansion features 143 new cards (123 of which are collectible), with a strong mechanical theme, and introduced the Mech minion type, as well as debuting the long-awaited spectator mode.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionBlackrock Mountain2 Apr 20157.7Blackrock Mountain is Hearthstone's second adventure. Home to Ragnaros the Firelord and his fire elementals, Nefarian and the black dragonflight, and an army of Dark Iron dwarves, the adventure features 5 wings, with 17 boss encounters in total, and provides 31 new collectible cards for players to add to their collections, as well as a new card backs and a new battlefield. The adventure features a Heroic mode and 9 Class Challenges.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionThe Grand Tournament24 Aug 20156.9The Grand Tournament is Hearthstone's second expansion, launched August 24th, 2015. With more than 130 new cards, the expansion features a strong theme of Hero Power-related effects, as well as seeing the introduction of the first full new keyword since the game's release - Inspire - allowing minions to grant special effects each time the player uses their Hero Power. It also introduced a new non-keyword mechanic, Joust.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionThe League of Explorers12 Nov 20157.0The League of Explorers is Hearthstone's third adventure. The adventure contains 4 wings, with 13 boss encounters, as well as a Heroic mode and 9 Class Challenges. In addition to the usual boss battles, the adventure also debuts a new kind of encounter - where the player must survive through several rounds of traps, ambushes and environmental events to escape to safety. The adventure adds 45 new collectible cards, as well as new card backs and 2 new battlefields. The League of Explorers sees the player following four famed adventurers - Elise Starseeker, Reno Jackson, Sir Finley Mrrgglton, and Brann Bronzebeard - on a journey through some of Azeroth's most exotic and dangerous locations, on a quest to recover an ancient Titan artifact - the Staff of Origination. As each wing is completed, players gather pieces of the Staff, and put them on display in the museum. However, the League of Explorers are not the only ones searching for the artifact, and danger waits within the shadows.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionWhispers of Old Gods26 Apr 20167.0This sinister expansion revolves around the dark influence of the Old Gods, ancient and unspeakably evil creatures that have long lain hidden, imprisoned in the dark places of the world millennia ago. Despite their imprisonment, these shadowy beings' influence can be felt in every corner of Azeroth, twisting and corrupting any who hear their maddening whispers. With an army of followers performing forbidden empowerment rituals, the tentacles of these massive horrors are growing rapidly toward the light, eager to bring their own kind of excitement to the sunlit kingdoms and merry taverns of Azeroth. The expansion features legendary minion cards for each of the four Old Gods - C'Thun, Yogg-Saron, N'Zoth and Y'Shaarj - along with a crowd of frenzied cultists working overtime to empower these mighty horrors in preparation for their return. The expansion also sees some familiar faces corrupted into frightening new forms, as well as new scaling effects in the form of Forbidden spells.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionOne Night in Karazhan11 Aug 20167.0One Night in Karazhan is Hearthstone's fourth adventure. The adventure features 13 bosses, spread across four wings (plus a free introductory encounter), as well as a more challenging Heroic mode, and 9 Class Challenges. The adventure features 45 new collectible cards, as well as a new battlefield and 2 new card backs. One Night in Karazhan sees players return to the reimagined glory days of the mystical tower of Karazhan, when a young Medivh was not only the Guardian of Azeroth, but also its most eligible bachelor. After earning the admiration of all through foiling the schemes of the fiendish Arch-Thief Rafaam, emerging triumphant from the Grand Tournament, and resisting even the whispers of the Old Gods themselves, the player is invited to a magical one night-only party that is sure to be talked about for centuries. However, upon arriving, the player finds Medivh missing, and the tower's magical enchantments run amok, turning delightful tricks into deadly traps. It's up to the player to find Medivh, restore order to the crazed tower, and save the day - just in time for the tower's big night.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionMean Streets of Gadgetzan1 Dec 20166.9Set in the bustling, lawless port city of Gadgetzan, the expansion features characters from the city's three ruling crime families - the brutish Grimy Goons, the shadowy assassins of the Jade Lotus, and the crazed spellcasters of the Kabal. With their own minions, spells and weapons, each family is formed from an allegiance of three different Hearthstone classes, resulting in tri-class cards, usable by heroes of any of those three classes.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionJourney to Un'Goro17 Apr 20176.9The Land Where Monsters Live! I have plotted a route through a number of promising locales for wildlife observation. 10 New Cards Per Class 45 New Neutral Cards NewNot in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionKnights of the Frozen Throne10 Aug 20176.9An icy wind howls outside the inn's walls, but the chill you feel crawling up your spine has little to do with the bitter cold. No deck is safe from the Lich King's evil influence; even the most stalwart champions of the Light have been turned into wicked Death Knights. As the agents of the undead Scourge plague the land, it falls to you to gather your cards, face these vile abominations, and turn their dark powers against them.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionKobolds & Catacombs7 Dec 20176.3Treasure Awaits in the Depths Drawn by tales of untold riches, you have gathered a party of bold adventurers to find fortune in the catacombs. Now, shadows dance as your torches flicker and you descend into the mines. Just then, a gust of wind snuffs out your light. In the sudden dark, you make out a faint glow ahead, coming closer. An all-too familiar cackle echoes through the gloom.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionThe Witchwood12 Apr 20186.9Hush, brave heroes, and take heed; you tread on dangerous ground. See how the light dims all around, and moving shadows creep? The Witchwood calls, but I implore: do not its treasures seek! Stay where it’s safe, pull up a chair, let’s play another round! I see, your minds are quite made up; please hear me importune: Keep your decks close, and your wits sharp…Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionThe Boomsday Project7 Aug 20185.1Can you feel it? That electric tension on the wind, the reek of ozone and Khorium, the distant rumble of explosions; there’s science in the air! Word around the inn is that Dr. Boom has returned to his secret laboratory in the Netherstorm. No one knows exactly what the mad genius will unleash, but a lot of very, VERY strange cards have found their way into decks around here lately: mechanical amalgamations, eerie crystals, revolting, lab-grown monstrosities… the good doctor and his esteemed colleagues are working on something big! Time to venture into the Netherstorm, find the lab, and uncover what these maniacs are up to.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionRastakhan's Rumble4 Dec 20185.8Rastakhan, king of the Zandalari, ruler of the great troll empire, is calling on trolls from all over Azeroth: come witness the greatest contest of skill, strength, and cunning the world has ever seen. You best bring your finest deck and your boldest plays when you join the rumble. The winner takes all; the loser? Finished.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionRise of Shadows9 Apr 20196.9Here’s a glimpse at what devious new mechanics and Keywords the League of E.V.I.L is introducing with the Rise of Shadows expansion: New Minions: Lackeys – Generated by EVIL cards, Lackeys are 1/1 minions that, while lacking in terms of raw stats, have powerful Battlecry effects. New Spells: Schemes – Schemes are powerful spells that become even more powerful the longer they stay in your hand. New Keyword: Twinspell - Twinspells are spells that, once cast, create a copy of themselves in your hand to be used whenever you like. Familiar Mechanics, Revisited - The fiendish villains of former expansions have snuck a few familiar tricks up their sleeves – a small collection of forbidden, OMEGA, treasure, and repeatable cards have been brought back for Rise of Shadows.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionSaviors of Uldum6 Aug 20196.9Saviors of Uldum is Hearthstone's twelfth expansion. Featuring 135 new collectible cards, it was released on August 6, 2019. Following the League of E.V.I.L.'s successful theft of the magical city of Dalaran, the nefarious evil-doers have turned to the land of Uldum, a place of vast deserts and ancient secrets. While the villains' ultimate goals are still a mystery, all is not lost: the brave League of Explorers−Reno Jackson, Elise Starseeker, Brann Bronzebeard, and Sir Finley Mrrgglton−have returned to save the world from Arch-Villain Rafaam and his cohorts.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionDescent of Dragons10 Dec 20196.9Galakrond, the father of all dragonkind, has awoken… and he HUNGERS! As the brave heroes of the League of Explorers clash with the villainous League of E.V.I.L. in the skies above, which side will you choose in this epic conclusion to the year-long story?Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionAshes of Outland7 Apr 2020Beyond the Dark Portal, the shattered world of Outland awaits, recently conquered by the Rusted Legion who left a desolate wasteland in their wake. Now, the denizens scavenge to survive in the ashes of their once-thriving world. The Black Temple stands as the last bastion of civilization in the war-torn realm, where the self-proclaimed lord of Outland, Illidan Stormrage, and his army of Demon Hunters fight to take back their world. Join the fight with 135 new cards, new Imprisoned Demons and Prime Legendary cards, and, for the first time, Demon Hunter class cards in Hearthstone's newest expansion, Ashes of Outland!Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionScholomance Academy6 Aug 2020Scholomance Academy is Hearthstone's fifteenth expansion, featuring 135 new collectible cards. Set in the magical school of Scholomance, run by headmaster Kel'Thuzad at a time before he became an evil lich, the expansion sees aspiring young champions of every class studying in this prestigious academy. However, beneath the halls of Scholomance in a secret chamber lies an evil cult. Scholomance Academy introduces the new Spellburst keyword, an effect that triggers the first time you cast a spell with the minion on board. It also adds dual-class cards, double majors that can be used by either class and combines themes and mechanics from both.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionForged in the Barrens22 Mar 2021Forged in the Barrens will launch worldwide with 135 new collectible cards! Set in the dusty savannah territory of the Barrens, a literal crossroads where tauren, troll, and orc adventurers gather to prove their worth. Mercenaries of old and newcomers alike train for an upcoming conflict with the Alliance. This set introduced the new keyword, Frenzy, which causes a minion to do something the first time it takes damage as long as it survived the attack. Additionally, it added seven Spell schools to the game; Arcane, Fel, Fire, Frost, Holy, Nature, and Shadow. This applies to new spells but also old ones, opening up many new synergies.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionFractured in Alterac Valley7 Dec 2021Fractured in Alterac Valley is Hearthstone's 19th expansion, featuring new 135 collectible cards released on December 7, 2021. Set in Alterac Valley, the expansion depicts the epic battle between the Alliance and the Horde and concludes the story of 10 mercenaries, who decided to join the battle for honor and shards of a fallen naaru. Fractured in Alterac Valley features again 10 mercenaries, this time max leveled as hero cards, a new keyword Honorable Kill which triggers its bonus effect when the card deals exact lethal damage to the target on their owner's turn, and Objective spells which have an ongoing effect lasting for 3 turns.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionVoyage to the Sunken City12 Apr 2022Voyage to the Sunken City is Hearthstone's 20th expansion, featuring new 135 collectible cards released on April 12, 2022. The expansion depicts an underwater expedition down to the ancient city of Zin-Azshari led by Ambassador Faelin, who hired Sir Finley and Ini Stormcoil to aid him to return to his former home for personal purposes. Voyage to the Sunken City features 2 new keywords, Colossal and Dredge, a new permanent minion type Naga, as well as bunch of cards with deck manipulation mechanic to take advantage of the keyword Dredge.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionMurder at Castle Nathria2 Aug 2022Murder at Castle Nathria is Hearthstone's 21st expansion, featuring new 135 collectible cards released on August 2, 2022. The expansion depicts a dinner party in Castle Nathria hosted by Sire Denathrius, where he unexpectedly meets his end. Detective Murloc Holmes has been called to solve the case and determine which of the ten suspects committed the crime. Murder at Castle Nathria features a new keyword - Infuse - which allows cards to get more powerful as friendly minions die. The expansion also introduces a brand new card type - Location. Locations are played onto the battlefield for an initial cost, and then have an ability that can be activated for free on your turns, each time for a powerful effect.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionMarch of the Lich King6 Dec 2022March of the Lich King is Hearthstone's 22nd expansion, featuring new 145 collectible cards released on December 6, 2022. The expansion depicts the return of The Lich King, as he leads his Undead army to an all-out assault on the elven city of Silvermoon. The Blood Elves won’t go down easily; they are as thirsty for combat as they are for the magic of the Sunwell that they draw power from. March of the Lich King introduces Hearthstone's 11th total and second-ever new class, the Death Knight. The expansion also introduces a brand new permanent minion type - Undead. Undead minions trigger bonus effects if a friendly Undead minion died after the player's last turn. In addition to that, March of the Lich King introduces dual minion types, meaning some minions can have two different minion types. Both Undead and dual minion types are retroactively added to all cards from the past. Manathirst is March of the Lich King's new keyword. Cards with Manathirst get more powerful once the player reaches a specified amount of mana. Mana isn't required to be spent to power up the cards, but that much mana must be in the player's control. In addition to Manathirst, Reborn from Saviors of Uldum returns as a permanent keyword going forward, and can be seen on Undead minions in March of the Lich King.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionFestival of Legends11 Apr 2023Festival of Legends is Hearthstone's 23rd expansion, featuring new 145 collectible cards released on April 11, 2023. The expansion takes place in the Thousand Needles, where E.T.C., Band Manager is gathering the greatest musicians from all over Azeroth to put on the biggest music festival in history. Festival of Legends introduces 2 new keywords: Finale, which allows cards to have bonus effects if playing them spends the rest of your mana, and Overheal, a new class-specific evergreen keyword for priests that allows minions to trigger special effects if they're healed above their max health.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionTitans1 Aug 2023Hearthstone: Titans is the 24th major expansion to Hearthstone, introducing powerful Titans, Legendary Keepers and upgradeable Forge cards. "Titans" introduces 145 new cards to Hearthstone, with the titular Titans being the most important ones.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionShowdown in the Badlands14 Nov 2023The Bloodrock Mining Company found powerful Azerite in the Badlands. They’re digging deep and bleeding the land dry, disrupting the Badlands and awakening slumbering elementals! Now mysterious outlaws are riding into town to set things right. Tumbleweeds roll by and high noon looms. Grab your horse and your hat, it’s nearly time for a Showdown in the BadlandsNot in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionWhizbang's Workshop20 Mar 2024The genius inventor and toymaker, Whizbang, has opened the doors of his workshop to the public! He’s got plushies, action figures, wind-up toys, Miniatures, and more. Find your new favorite toy, or build it yourself, here in Whizbang’s Workshop!Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionPerils in Paradise24 Jul 2024Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionThe Great Dark Beyond5 Nov 2024Long ago, the distant planet Argus was attacked by the demonic Burning Legion. While most of Argus gave in to unholy promises of power, some brave souls escaped to the stars. These “exiled ones” now call themselves Draenei, and they need you to help them find a new home. Pilot your own Starship and explore the vastness between worlds in The Great Dark Beyond!Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionInto the Emerald Dream25 Mar 2025Into the Emerald Dream is Hearthstone's 29th expansion, set to release as the first expansion of 2025. This expansion explores the Emerald Dream, as the battle between the Old Gods and the Druids of the Emerald Dream decides the fate of the World Tree.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionThe Lost City of Un'Goro8 Jul 2025The Lost City of Un'Goro is Hearthstone's 30th expansion, set to release as the second expansion of 2025. This expansion is stylized as the first-ever sequel expansion, following the events of Journey to Un'Goro. Players join Elise on a hunt for a mythical, lost Tortollan city.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionAcross the Timeways4 Nov 2025Across the Timeways is Hearthstone's 31st expansion, featuring 145 new collectible cards released on November 4, 2025. In this expansion, players travel with Chromie through alternate realities to recruit Legendary Warcraft heroes. Across the Timeways introduces two new keywords: Rewind and Fabled. Cards with Rewind can be replayed an additional time for a potentially different outcome. Legendary Fabled cards include 2 additional cards with them in players' decks during deckbuilding.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionCataclysm17 Mar 2026Cataclysm is Hearthstone's 32nd expansion, featuring 135 new collectible cards released on March 17, 2026. This expansion continues the story of Across the Timeways, where Murozond refused to accept the defeat from Chromie, smashing the Hourglass of Time and opening a portal to a nightmare timeline where Deathwing never fell.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionEscape from Violet Hold7 Jul 2026They say no one escapes the Violet Hold. A group of Azeroth’s most infamous criminals is about to put that to the test. To break out of Dalaran’s maximum-security prison, these Rulebreakers will need to Prepare for any circumstance, use clever Disguises, and, when all else fails, Bribe the guards. The alarms are blaring. Magical defenses are activating. Warden Maiev is locking down the prison. In other words, everything is going exactly to plan. It’s time to make a daring Escape from Violet Hold!Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionReign of the Black Empire20 Oct 2026Before the Titans came. Before the Old Gods were imprisoned. Before the world of Azeroth as we know it existed. Welcome to the Black Empire. At the height of their power, the Old Gods ruled a corrupted world and waged war against the Titan-forged armies sent to stop them. Now it's your turn to step into that conflict. Command the most horrifying Old Gods Hearthstone has ever created and wield the power of creation to Assemble your own custom minions.Not in your LibraryDetails

ExpansionUnited in StormwindNo date yetNot in your LibraryDetails

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Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Engine: Unity
Series: Warcraft

How it plays

Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game
Themes: Fantasy
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric, Text

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Release

Mac, Windows: 11 Mar 2014
iOS: 17 Apr 2014
Android: 15 Dec 2014

Also

Age ratings: ESRBTPEGI3
Also known as: Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, 炉石传说, HS
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