Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Activision Blizzard UK Ltd-
PC - 27/02/2014
Advice for consumers
This game has received a PEGI 7 because it features pictures or sounds likely to be scary to young children. Not suitable for persons under 7 years of age.
Brief outline of the game
Strategy board game in which characters from World of Warcraft are depicted on playing cards. Players attempt to defeat their opponents according to the abilities, strengths and weaknesses depicted on each card.
Content specific issues
Some of the images depicted on the playing cards could be scary or frightening to younger children.
Other issues
This game offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items - in the form of randomized card packs, skins and coins - which some parents or carers may want to be aware of. Parents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.
Hearthstone
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.-
Google Play Store - 14/09/2018
Advice for consumers
This game has been rated PEGI 7 for implied violence.
Brief outline of the game
This is a card game that features battles between still images of human and monster characters, in a mysterious forest setting.
Content specific issues
The game allows players to engage their characters in card battles. There are references to "destroying" and "damagin" one's opponent and players can shoot elements towards each other's cards. Sometimes, a skull is shown, indicating that their character has been defeated. No violence is seen, as the characters are still and non-sentient, although it is implied.
Other issues
The game includes a seen showing a character holding a beer keg. The game contains in-app purchases.