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Hearthstone is a free to play collectible card game based on characters from Blizzard's Warcraft universe.

Hearthstone is a free to play virtual collectible card game based on characters from Blizzard's Warcraft universe. It was announced at PAX East on March 22, 2013. The game entered a closed beta phase in the summer of 2013 and entered an open beta phase at the end of January 2014. Hearthstone was officially released on March 3, 2014.

While Hearthstone is free to play, additional card packs may be purchased. Sets of card pack prices range from $2.99 through $49.99 and each pack includes at least one rare card. Any cards purchased during the open beta will be retained at the time of official release. Additionally, purchasing a card pack with real money during the open beta will reward the purchaser with a limited edition legendary card: a golden Gelbin Mekkatorque.

Hearthstone is currently available for Windows, Macintosh, iOS, and Android.

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What happens if a hearthstone game is unwinnable for both players?

Consider the case where both players (Warlocks) have Mal'Gannis who has been reduced to one power by damage plus Crazed Alchemist or Reversing Switch. Each player also has a Stoneskin Gargoyle with taunt from Rusty Horn (to make the board even more…
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What are all the "hidden" quests in Hearthstone?

In Hearthstone you can unlock some gold bonus or whatever if you reach specific goals like reaching level 10 with all characters. I am not talking about the daily quests here. Does anyone have a complete list of all the bonuses?
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What happens if both players die simultaneously?

If both players are very low health and someone plays this card: Both players could die simultaneously. What happens in Arena when this event occurs? Does it count as a loss for both players? Does it count at all for your Arena record? Side note:…
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Is there a reason to not disenchant extra cards?

Crafting Mode in Hearthstone offers the option to Mass Disenchant cards. The in game screen describes the option this way: Disenchant your extra cards to create Arcane Dust You can't have more than 2 copies of a card in your deck (or more than 1…
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When you discard cards in the beginning of the game, where do they go?

When you discard cards at the beginning of the game, where do they go? The appearance is that they get shuffled back into the deck. However, after discarding key cards and not receiving them the whole game, I am now wondering if they get put in the…
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Arena keys and corresponding wins

What is the list of keys and their corresponding wins? I have it listing that the highest number of wins I've had in arena is a Champion key, but it doesn't say how many wins it was.
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Is there a science to Disenchanting in Hearthstone?

I have been too chicken to disenchant any cards in Hearthstone. I have heard rumors they (Blizzard) were upping the amount of dust you got back from each card. I don't know the validity; but, it has made me not want to even test this feature. That…
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Winning while Lord Jaraxxus as Priest

With the new patch, located here, winning as Lord Jaraxxus now counts as a win for the Warlock class. If I Thoughtsteal Lord Jaraxxus and win, does it count as a Priest win or a Warlock win?
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Do "at the start of your turn" abilities work due to a swap with Alarm-o-Bot?

Let's suppose that, at the beginning of my turn, Alarm-o-Bot (previously played) is exchanged with a creature in my hand, having an "at the beginning of your turn..." ability. Does the latter ability take place? Or my turn is no longer considered to…
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Earliest possible winning turn in Hearthstone

In Hearthstone's normal play mode (Constructed - pre NAXX), every card you include in your deck cannot exceed a total of 2 copies of the same card, and you have a limited amount of cards in your hand. So, under those conditions, in which turn can…
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What determines how much experience I get from a hearthstone match in play mode?

Sometimes I win handily and get a little experience, sometimes I squeak out a victory and get a lot. How is experience earned?
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How can I succeed in the Arena?

In Hearthstone I'm having difficulty winning in the Arena; no matter what deck I make I seem to fail. Is there any template I should follow while making the deck? Any tips and tricks are helpful.
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Is it normal to fight players with lots of legendaries?

It frustrates me that whenever I go to play, it seems like 80% of my opponents have legendaries like Kel'Thuzad, Ysera or Ragnaros. They all have those, and I'm just here sitting with my basic cards. Is it normal for unevenly matched players to…
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What objects are interactive on the playing board?

When playing against slow opponents I spend most of my time clicking the interactive areas of to boards like the catapult, bonfire and farm. I have multiple times though I had found them all but then found a new place to click. So what are the…
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Hearthstone opening strategies: why waste mana?

There are various articles on Hearthstone opening strategy which suggest it's a bad idea to use early-game spells and summons to damage your opponent directly, and that you should instead save them for minion removal. An example: your starting hand…
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