What is Hearts online win rate/percentage?
A win rate is simply the percentage of games you finish in 1st place over a set of games. In 4‑player Hearts, a perfectly even “everyone is identical” baseline is about 25%. To test your strategy, go play a few games of Play Hearts Online and track results.
Win rate basics (table)
| Term | Meaning in Hearts |
|---|---|
| Win | Finish the game with the lowest total score. |
| Win rate | Wins ÷ games played (as a percentage). |
| Baseline (4 players) | ~25% if all players are equally strong. |
| Variance | Short runs can swing due to deals, passes, and moon shots. |
Why Hearts win rates vary
- Passing quality: good passes reduce risk (or enable a moon attempt).
- Risk management: avoiding the Queen of Spades matters a lot.
- Hearts control: timing when hearts are broken can protect you.
- Moon shots: one successful (or defended) moon can swing the whole game.
What is a “good” win percentage?
There’s no universal number because opponents differ. But in a 4‑player setting:
- ~25%: about even with equal players.
- Above 25%: you’re outperforming the field over time.
- Well above 25%: likely a skill gap, or your opponents are weaker / predictable.
Example: win rate calculation
Win rate is computed from outcomes over a set of games:
| Games played | Wins (1st place) | Win rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 5 | 25% |
| 40 | 14 | 35% |
Small sample sizes swing a lot in Hearts because a single moon shot can flip a game.
Related Hearts FAQ pages
Need a quick definition? See the Hearts glossary.
- How long does a Hearts game take?
- Is Hearts skill or luck?
- Can you play Hearts with 2 or 3 players?
- Hearts scoring rules (points and totals)
- Shooting the moon: swingy hands explained
- Passing cycle and how it impacts outcomes
- Queen of Spades penalty value
- When hearts can be led (“broken” rule)
- Is Hearts a free game online?
- Play online without downloading
- Deck size and 13 tricks per hand
- Who leads first trick?
Want to improve your percentage? Hearts game.