Hearts FAQ Hub
Browse our Hearts FAQ articles. Each page answers one topic in depth and links to related Hearts questions. If you’re new to trick-taking terms, start with the Hearts glossary. For gameplay, return to Hearts online.
Top Hearts questions
| Topic | What you’ll learn |
|---|---|
| How long does a Hearts game take? | Typical minutes per hand and per full game (great for phone play). |
| Is Hearts skill or luck? | What’s random, what’s skillful, and how to think long-term. |
| Can you play Hearts with 2 or 3 players? | How variants work and what the standard 4-player game uses. |
| How many cards are in Hearts? | Deck size, hand size, and why it’s 13 cards per player. |
| Is Hearts a free game? | What “free” means online, and what you should watch for. |
| What is Hearts online win rate/percentage? | How to think about win rate, skill impact, and variance. |
| How do you play online Hearts for free without downloading? | Browser play, no installs, and what “no download” actually means. |
| Hearts scoring rules | Points, totals, and how “shoot the moon” changes scoring. |
| How many points is the Queen of Spades? | The “Black Lady” penalty and how to avoid taking it. |
| How do you break Hearts? | When hearts can be led and what counts as breaking. |
| Hearts passing directions | Left/right/across/no-pass cycle and how to plan your pass. |
| What is shooting the moon in Hearts? | The 26-point sweep, when to attempt it, and how to defend. |
| Who leads the first trick in Hearts? | Why the 2♣ usually leads and what happens next. |