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How to play Hearts Trick
Hearts Trick is the classic trick-taking card game for four. Each round you pass three cards, follow the suit that was led and try not to win tricks that hold a heart (1 point each) or the queen of spades (13 points). The holder of the two of clubs leads, hearts cannot lead until a heart has been played, and the lowest score wins when somebody reaches the goal of 50, 100 or 150 points. Take all 26 points in one round and you shoot the moon: everybody else scores 26 (or you score minus 26, your choice in the options).
Play against three computer players on Easy, Normal or Hard, or share one device with a friend: two players and two bots, with a hand-over screen that hides the cards. Switch on the jack of diamonds for a minus 10 bonus, use a free hint each round to see a good card or a good pass, and try the daily deal, the same cards for everyone once a day.
Rounds earn coins that unlock four table colours. The suits use four colours and shapes, everything works with the mouse, a finger or the keyboard, and your progress is saved on your device.
Controls
Mouse: click cards to choose the 3 to pass, then click Pass; click a lit card to play it. Keyboard: Tab into the hand, arrows move, Enter picks, H hint, M sound, P pause.
Tap three cards and then Pass in the first step of a round. After that tap a lit card to play it. The pause button is at the top right.
FAQ
What do I pass?
Three cards from your hand: left in round 1, right in round 2, across in round 3 and none in round 4, then it repeats. Good cards to pass are the queen of spades and high hearts.
What is shooting the moon?
Taking all 13 hearts and the queen of spades in one round. You then score 0 and the others 26 each (or minus 26 for you, in the options).
Why can I not play a heart?
Hearts cannot lead until a heart has been played in an earlier trick, and no points can be played in the very first trick unless you hold nothing else.
Can I play with a friend?
Yes. Choose 2 players on one device: you and a friend take turns with a hand-over screen, the other two seats are bots.
Is Hearts Trick free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser, with no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. It runs on phones, tablets and computers. Tap three cards and then Pass in the first step of a round. After that tap a lit card to play it. The pause button is at the top right.