Easy
Simple legal moves and random passing. Best when you are learning the rules.
Classic trick-taking card game
Play Hearts Card Game Online
Play free Hearts online in your browser with no download, challenge computer opponents, choose the difficulty that fits you, and learn the core strategy before you start chasing lower scores.
What Makes This Game Different
Hearts is a free online card game where you try to avoid penalty cards and finish with the lowest score. Each round has 13 tricks, so passing, card memory, and timing matter.
This Hearts game keeps the 4-player table easy to read, adds clear controls, and lets you pick between Easy, Standard, and Hard computer players.
4 players
You against 3 computer players
13 tricks
Follow suit, avoid penalty cards
Low score wins
Separate scoring for each variant
Hearts Difficulty Levels
Cards are dealt randomly on every level. Difficulty changes how the three computer players pass and play cards, not the hand you receive.
Standard
Rule-based computer play that avoids obvious point cards and passes safer hands.
Hard
Simulation-based decisions that evaluate unseen cards and choose tougher plays.
Rules and Scoring
Classic Hearts uses 4 players, 13 tricks, and one goal: finish with the lowest score. Each Heart is 1 point and the Queen of Spades is 13 points.
Each Heart
+1
Every Heart card adds 1 penalty point.
Queen of Spades
+13
The main danger card in classic Hearts.
Shoot the Moon
26
Take every penalty card to reverse the round.
Before the round
Passing rotates left, right, across, then hold. The pass direction changes each round.
During each trick
You must follow suit if you can. The highest card in the led suit wins the trick and collects any penalty cards.
- Keep low spades if the Queen of Spades is still unplayed.
- Track all 13 Hearts so you know when a round is becoming dangerous.
- Watch for players collecting points on purpose; they may be trying to shoot the moon.
More Hearts Games
This Hearts page is part of a Hearts game family with shared controls, consistent scoring displays, and separate leaderboards for each playable variant.
- HeartsNormal Hearts with the Queen of Spades
- Black Jack HeartsJack of Spades danger card
- Black MariaBlack Lady style spade penalties
- Omnibus HeartsClassic Hearts plus Jack of Diamonds bonus
- Spot HeartsHearts score by rank value
Quick Help
Common questions
Simple tips
- Keep low spades when you need protection from the Queen.
- Count Hearts as they appear; there are 13 in the deck.
- Use low cards to avoid taking unwanted tricks.
Play Hearts Online Free
Can I play Hearts with no download?
Yes. This Hearts game runs in your browser, so you can start a free game without installing an app.
Can I play Hearts against the computer?
Yes. You play at a 4-player table against three computer players, with Easy, Standard, and Hard difficulty levels.
Hearts Video Tutorial
Video credit: wikiHow