Hearts strategy
Hearts looks simple. Avoid points and dodge the Queen of Spades. But the players who win consistently are doing something different. They pass with a plan, count the spades, and treat the low scorer as the common opponent.
These guides come from years of playing and watching millions of games here. Try them out in a real game of Hearts, and if you are brand new, start with the rules and tutorial.
Start here
Why Hearts is secretly a team game, and how that changes what you pass and play.
Passing
What to pass, and the low man play
How to aim the Queen of Spades at the player who is winning.
Competitive Hearts
How tournaments work here and what changes from casual play.
How your rating is calculated and what it takes to climb.