Hearts
Track every game with this free online Hearts score card and digital score sheet. Track Hearts penalty points per deal, running totals, 2–6 players — lowest score wins when someone goes over 100.
Game setup
Min 2, Max 6
Key Features of Hearts scorecard
- Add the next deal row automatically as you play — no need to pick a fixed match length up front.
- Track scores for 2 to 6 players.
- Enter each player’s penalty points once per completed deal.
- Running totals and leaderboards update after every deal.
- Built for classic Hearts: count hearts, Queen of Spades (Black Lady) as 13 points, lowest cumulative wins.
- Real-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
- Mobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
- No registration required - start playing immediately.
- Hearts scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.
How to Play Hearts
- Avoid taking penalty cards in tricks — each heart you take scores 1 point and the Queen of Spades scores 13.
- After each deal, enter each player’s penalty points for that round.
- Scores accumulate across deals — the lowest running total is best.
- In the common “race to 100” format, the first player whose cumulative total goes over 100 loses; others compare lowest totals.
- Follow hearts and the Queen of Spades carefully — leading low cards safely is often the difference.
Tips & Strategy for playing Hearts
- Track who is void in which suits — the Queen of Spades often decides who eats big points on the last tricks.
- When hearts are broken, manage high spades and hearts so you are not forced to win a penalty-heavy trick.
- If your group allows shooting the moon, agree before the session how it adjusts scores, then log the deal totals consistently.
Frequently asked questions about Hearts
How does scoring work on this Hearts scorecard?
After each completed deal, enter each player’s penalty points for that deal — one heart taken counts 1, the Queen of Spades counts 13, and the scorecard adds running totals.
What is shooting the moon in Hearts?
Shooting the moon is when one player takes all penalty cards in a deal. Some groups also play ‘shoot the sun’, where a player takes every trick.
What is the winning score in Hearts?
Common social rules: keep a cumulative total across deals — the lowest score wins the session, and the first player whose total goes over 100 loses (everyone else still playing for placement).
How does this Hearts scorecard work?
Enter scores in the rows for each hand, hole, or round — the scorecard updates running totals and highlights the leader automatically. You can add players, rename them, and keep the sheet open for the whole session.
Can I use ScorecardGO to score Hearts on mobile?
Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens so you can score Hearts wherever you're playing.
Does this Hearts scorecard work offline?
Yes. Your scorecard works offline when the page is loaded, and changes sync when you are back online so you do not lose progress mid-game.
Is this Hearts scorecard free?
ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required — open the Hearts scorecard and start tracking points right away.