Hearts: Classic Card

Hearts delivers the quintessential trick-taking card game experience, combining simple rules with deep strategic gameplay that has captivated players for generations. In this elegant digital adaptation, master the delicate balance between avoiding penalty hearts and strategically shooting the moon as you compete against crafty AI opponents or friends online. Each hand presents fresh tactical decisions as you carefully manage your cards, anticipate opponents' plays, and adapt your strategy based on the evolving game state. With its polished interface, customizable rule variations, and comprehensive tutorials, Hearts offers both newcomers and seasoned card players an accessible yet endlessly engaging experience that rewards clever card management, psychological insight, and tactical flexibility. Perfect your ability to predict opponents' hands, time your high cards effectively, and execute advanced strategies in this timeless card classic.

Play begins with the player holding the 2 of clubs, who must lead with this card
Play proceeds clockwise with each player adding one card to the trick
You must follow suit if possible; if you cannot, you may play any card
The highest card of the led suit wins the trick and leads the next trick
Collect as few point cards as possible: each heart is worth 1 point and the Queen of Spades is worth 13 points
If you collect all 26 points in a round (shooting the moon), you score 0 points and all other players receive 26 points
The game continues for a predetermined number of rounds or until a player reaches the point limit
The player with the lowest score at the end wins
Use the passing phase strategically at the beginning of each round to improve your hand
Track which hearts and high cards have been played to make informed decisions