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What is Hearthstone?

What coaches, parents, and players need to know about Hearthstone.

Updated over a week ago

Hearthstone is a turn-based card game developed and published by Blizzard. Hearthstone is rated T for Teen.

Game Details

What's the game objective of Hearthstone?

Players compete in a series of 1v1s using constructed decks of 30 cards and a selected hero with a unique power. Players take turns using resources to play spells or summon minions, then attack their opponent to damage and eventually destroy their hero.

Which cards and heroes can I choose from?

Players can select any hero and cards currently available in the Standard format.

What is Hearthstone® Card Unlock, and how do I sign up?

Players enrolled in PlayVS Hearthstone leagues will gain access to Battle.net accounts preloaded with card packs for your teams to use! For more information about this, please visit our Hearthstone® Card Unlock Overview.


Game Setup

What platform will the game be played on?

Hearthstone can be played cross-platform between any of the following devices:

  • PC/Mac

  • Android/iOS devices

What hardware or software will be required to play?

How do I download Hearthstone?

Ensure your computer has enough storage to complete the installer. Hearthstone requires about 4 GB of internal memory. To download the game, you have two easy choices:

Choice 1

  • Navigate to battle.net

  • Toggle down the Browse button

  • Select Hearthstone

  • Click Play For Free

Choice 2

After completing steps in Choice 1 or Choice 2, the download begins automatically. Pursue the following steps:

  • Check your downloads folder for a new file called Hearthstone-Setup.

  • Double click to install.

  • A new popup requesting you to allow the download will appear.

  • Follow the prompts to finish the download and begin playing.


Competition/Match Information

What is the match format?

Players will compete in a Best-of-Five (Bo5) conquest format using the standard set rotation.

Each player will bring a lineup of three different classes.

Each player chooses one of their decks to battle the opponent with, and battle with under the following guidelines:

  • Any winning deck cannot be played again during the match.

  • Any defeated deck may be played again in the next game.

The first player to win with all three of their decks will be awarded the win for the match. Each game lasts about 15 minutes on average.

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