Hearts + Classic Card Game

Hearts + is a highly rated trick-taking card game simulator on the Android platform. Developed by A-Star Software LLC, this application digitizes the traditional four-player competitive card game Hearts. The primary objective of Hearts is to finish the game with the lowest score possible. Players must avoid taking tricks containing any card from the Hearts suit (which count as one penalty point each) and, most importantly, the Queen of Spades (which counts as 13 penalty points). Alternatively, players can attempt the high-risk "Shoot the Moon" strategy by capturing all 13 Hearts and the Queen of Spades, which subtracts points from their score or adds 26 points to all opponents.

The standout feature of Hearts + is its dual play systems. It offers a robust offline single-player mode driven by advanced artificial intelligence bots that exhibit lifelike playstyles and customizable skill levels. For online multiplayer, Hearts + features a large, highly active global player community. Online matches utilize an Elo-style ranked rating system that ensures fair, skill-based matchmaking, letting players progress through global ranks.

The application provides extensive customizable rules, allowing players to toggle variants like the "Jack of Diamonds" (which grants negative penalty points to whoever captures it) and multiple "Shoot the Moon" scoring systems. The clean visual design imitates the experience of sitting at a physical green felt table, prioritizing clarity and tactile feedback. However, recent monetization modifications have introduced unskippable interstitial video ads between rounds, which has become a primary pain point for players.