Hearts is a popular trick-taking card game with simple yet strategic rules. Here’s how to play:
- Objective: Avoid taking hearts and the Queen of Spades, or take all to “shoot the moon.”
- Setup: Deal all cards evenly among players. Each player has 13 cards.
- Passing Cards: Before each round, pass three cards to another player (left, right, across, or no pass).
- Gameplay: Lead with the 2 of Clubs. Follow suit if possible; otherwise, play any card except hearts on the first trick.
- Scoring: Each heart is worth 1 point; the Queen of Spades is worth 13 points. Aim for the lowest score to win.
Strategically, avoid high-risk cards early and keep track of opponents’ moves. Mastery comes with practice!
