Apple Arcade has added two new classic games to its expanding library, “Hearts” and “Spades”. The new games are exclusively available on iOS, so they are only available on iPhone and iPad, not Mac and Apple TV.
Arcade is Apple’s ad-free and in-app purchases free gaming service which offers a growing catalog of new and classic titles to subscribers for a $4.99 monthly fee. The service is available across Apple devices.
Everything you need to know about Apple Arcade’s new “Hearts” and “Spades” games
Apple Arcade subscribers can enjoy simple, fun, and competitive card games on their iPhone and iPad either at home or outside with the new Hearts and Spades games by developer, MobilityWare.
Hearts
The intuitive artificial intelligence (AI) bot opponents of Hearts game, allows players to enjoy skillful card games offline. Hearts is suitable for players at all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
This free Hearts game will teach you how to play with our intuitive AI. Our artificial intelligence adapts to your Hearts card game play style. Play feels fair, even though your opponents are some smart bots. But while playing them can feel like a challenge, MobilityWare’s Hearts hints AI feature is at your disposal and the smartest of them all! AI bot opponents offer another major benefit – you can play them offline, so no wifi is required to play Hearts!
Spades
Spades offer a pressure-free environment to learn the game. Players can choose to play offline with AI bots or compete against another player.
Spades has a fresh new look on the Apple Arcade, featuring brand new goals for you to reach! We’ve also included clear tutorials to help you learn the game of spades at your own pace! Relax and train your brain as you compete in the game of Spades!
Spades adds a new element of strategy & puzzles to the classic card game space. Plan and strategize each move as you compete with a partner to try and out-bid and out-play your opponents. Win the most books and be the first to 250 points to win! Be careful though, spades can’t be played until they are broken! Precision, strategy and quick thinking are needed to master the game!
Hearts and Spades are available on the App Store > Apple Arcade section on iOS. Both games are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and require iOS 13.0 or later.