Hearts: Classic is a classic card game that has been enjoyed by players of all ages for generations. It’s typically played by four players, using a standard deck of 52 cards. The goal of the game is to avoid taking certain cards that carry penalty points, particularly the hearts and the queen of spades. Hearts is known for its strategic gameplay, where players need to think carefully about their moves and try to avoid penalties while also gaining advantages.
How to Play
- Deal the Cards: The dealer shuffles the deck and deals 13 cards to each player. The game begins with players choosing three cards to pass to another player. On the first round, the player to the left of the dealer starts.
- Playing a Trick: A trick is when each player plays one card in turn. Players must follow the suit of the first card played if they can. If they can’t, they can play any card.
- Scoring: Hearts are worth 1 point each, and the queen of spades is worth 13 points. The goal is to avoid these cards. The player who wins the trick collects the cards, and the next trick begins.
- Shooting the Moon: If a player collects all 13 hearts and the queen of spades, they “shoot the moon” and earn zero points for the round, while the other players receive 26 points each.
- Winning the Game: The game continues until a player reaches or exceeds 50 points. The player with the lowest score wins the game.
Controls
Hearts: Classic can be played in a variety of ways, including on card tables or online. In a physical game, players use their hands to play the cards. If playing online, the interface typically involves clicking or dragging cards to play them, with options for passing cards and following the rules for shooting the moon.
