The Heartless King Who Builds and Plays

Riddle:

I have a heart that never beats, I build kingdoms from cards, and I laugh with jokers. I can destroy homes and create new ones. Who am I?

Answer:

The King of Spades — A playing card with a “heart” (center design) but no life. It plays games, is part of a deck (many brothers), and can both “take” and “build” in card games. “King among fools” refers to jokers.