HardBack
Developed by Fowers Games Inc | Last updated: May 5, 2024
HardBack is a board game app, developed by Fowers Games Inc, available on iOS and Android since its release in August 2018. The updated version 1.22 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 9.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what HardBack has to offer.
About HardBack
Hardback is a deck-building word game, a prequel to Paperback. As an aspiring 19th-century novelist, you work to pen your next masterpiece, earning prestige along the way. Specialize your deck in certain genres to exploit card combinations, and press your luck to draw extra cards — but make sure you can still string a word together!
Players build a deck of letters with various powers and race to 60 fame points to win.
Features:
1-5 player hotseat and online async
3 levels of computer opponents to challenge you.
Gameplay
No wilds in your deck - any card can be wild.
Push your luck for more cards with the Ink system.
Match genre colors to gain bonus abilities on your cards.
Fight over the coveted award cards.
Timeless Classic cards stay in play, until someone uses them.
New hardcore mode - can't repeat a word!
What's new in version 1.22
-Updates to online play
-Online play moved to a new server
Need help? Use our HardBack Walkthrough page or sign up and make your contribution today.
Download the HardBack App
HardBack has an IPA/APK download size of 281 MB on its latest version. HardBack costs $4.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 337 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: An incredible gem
This game is perfect and the app is perfect.
By Taylor Wallache
Review: Loads of fun!
Great game! Loads of fun! I enjoy this one more than paperback... & I love paperback!
By EdMcMuffin
Review: Cheating AI
How does AI player (hard) score .06 cents on the very first turn when a player can only score 5 max. Odd....
By EF_Ferguson
Review: Fun game, NEEDS zoom
I bought this after playing the board game, which is great. The app is tiny! My vision is normal, but...
By Irish iPhone