“Hearts” is a classic trick-taking card game usually played with four players. The objective is to avoid collecting certain cards that carry penalty points, primarily the hearts suit and the Queen of Spades. Players take turns playing a card, and the highest card of the leading suit wins the trick. However, players must follow suit if possible. The game continues until one player reaches a predetermined point threshold, often 100 points, at which point the player with the fewest penalty points wins. Hearts requires strategy, as players must balance winning tricks and avoiding certain cards to outmaneuver their opponents and claim victory.
