Hartenjagen, also known as “Hearts” in English, is a classic trick-taking card game played with a standard 52-card deck. The game typically involves four players, and the objective is to avoid capturing certain cards that carry penalty points, particularly hearts and the Queen of Spades. Players take turns leading a card, and the other players must follow suit if possible. The player who plays the highest card of the led suit wins the trick. The game continues until one player reaches a predetermined score, at which point the player with the lowest score is declared the winner. Strategy and careful card management are key to success in Hartenjagen.
