Hearts Online — The Classic Card Game of Dodging Points

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Hearts is the classic American trick-avoidance card game for four players. Every heart you capture costs a point, the Queen of Spades costs 13, and the winner is the player with the lowest score when someone crosses 100.

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Hearts in a nutshell

Played with a full 52-card deck by four players, each dealt 13 cards. There is no trump suit: everyone must follow the led suit, and the highest card of that suit wins the trick. Hearts are worth 1 penalty point each and the Queen of Spades is worth 13 — and you want to avoid taking them all. Each hand starts with everyone passing three cards (left, then right, then across, then no passing), and the game ends when a player reaches 100 points. The lowest total wins.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are used in Hearts?

The full 52-card deck — all four suits from 2 up to Ace — with each of the four players dealt 13 cards.

How many players play Hearts?

Four players, each competing individually — there are no teams in Hearts.

What is the passing rotation in Hearts?

Hand 1: pass three cards left; hand 2: right; hand 3: across to the opposite player; hand 4: no passing. The cycle repeats.

Who leads the first trick in Hearts?

The player holding the 2 of clubs must lead it to the first trick.

What does "breaking hearts" mean?

Hearts cannot be led until a heart has been discarded on an earlier trick. That discard is called breaking hearts. Dumping the Queen of Spades does not break hearts.

How much is the Queen of Spades worth in Hearts?

13 penalty points — as much as all thirteen hearts combined. It is nicknamed the Black Lady.

Can you play penalty cards on the first trick?

No — hearts and the Queen of Spades may not be played to the first trick, unless a player has no other cards.

What is shooting the moon?

Capturing all 26 penalty points in one hand. The shooter scores 0 and every other player adds 26 points.

When does a game of Hearts end?

After the hand in which any player reaches 100 or more points. The player with the lowest total wins.

Can I play Hearts online for free?

Yes — you can play Hearts online free at hearts.yeeqia.com directly in your browser, no download or sign-up required to try a table.