Observed arrival · 2026-10-08
Hearthsea, a hex-island game for the browser
Hearthsea is a browser-based trading and building game, free to play against computer rivals, with paid passes for online rooms and quick matches.
○Open
⊠Login
$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Friends looking for a browser-based board game
- Worth noticing
- Private-room guests can play on free accounts; quick match and room hosting require a pass for that mode.
Field notes
The turn sequence is described in practical detail: dice determine resource payouts, trades can be accepted or countered, and the bank trades at 4:1 unless a harbor improves the rate. Seafarers maps add ships and hidden hexes that reveal when explored. For local play, the host can show a QR code for nearby players to scan; the site says no app is needed.
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
○OpenPublic substance visible
⊠LoginAccess appeared gated
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
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