Hearts

This is a free digital Hearts score sheet and score keeper — no signup, automatic totals, and share via QR so everyone scores from their own phone. Log penalty points per deal on this Hearts card game score sheet, with running totals for 2–6 players — lowest score wins past 100.

Hearts game setup

Game setup

Players

Min 2, Max 6

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Key Features of Hearts scorecard

  • CheckmarkAdd the next deal row automatically as you play — no need to pick a fixed match length up front.
  • CheckmarkTrack scores for 2 to 6 players.
  • CheckmarkEnter each player’s penalty points once per completed deal.
  • CheckmarkRunning totals and leaderboards update after every deal.
  • CheckmarkBuilt for classic Hearts: count hearts, Queen of Spades (Black Lady) as 13 points, lowest cumulative wins.
  • CheckmarkReal-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
  • CheckmarkMobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
  • CheckmarkNo registration required - start playing immediately.
  • CheckmarkHearts scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.

How to Play Hearts

  • CheckmarkAvoid taking penalty cards in tricks — each heart you take scores 1 point and the Queen of Spades scores 13.
  • CheckmarkAfter each deal, enter each player’s penalty points for that round.
  • CheckmarkScores accumulate across deals — the lowest running total is best.
  • CheckmarkIn the common “race to 100” format, the first player whose cumulative total goes over 100 loses; others compare lowest totals.
  • CheckmarkFollow hearts and the Queen of Spades carefully — leading low cards safely is often the difference.

Tips & Strategy for playing Hearts

  • CheckmarkTrack who is void in which suits — the Queen of Spades often decides who eats big points on the last tricks.
  • CheckmarkWhen hearts are broken, manage high spades and hearts so you are not forced to win a penalty-heavy trick.
  • CheckmarkIf 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 score sheet?

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. Hearts is a trick-taking game where you usually want to avoid those cards. Enter the deal total after the hand is over; do not enter each trick. The sheet keeps a running total for 2–6 players, and the lowest score is best.

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. That is a scoring exception, not a separate row on this sheet. If your group awards 26 to everyone else, or −26 to the shooter, enter the deal totals that match the rule you agreed. Confirm the house rule before the first deal so the running totals stay consistent.

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). You can keep adding deal rows; you do not have to set a match length up front. Use the running totals to see who is closest to 100. House rules may use a different cap; enter deals the same way either way.

Can I print a Hearts score sheet from this page?

Yes. Use Print score sheet to print or save a PDF with deals down the side, players across, and running totals. Entered scores fill in; extra blank deals are included so you can keep scoring at the table. This is one of the few ScorecardGO games that includes a printable sheet. The live digital card on this page still totals automatically if you keep scoring on your phone.

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. No account is required: open the page and start tracking points. Totals are calculated for you so you can focus on the game.

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. You can score Hearts wherever you're playing, including at a table or outdoors. The same scorecard also works on a desktop if you prefer a larger screen.

Does this Hearts scorecard work offline?

Once this Hearts scorecard page is loaded, you can keep entering scores without an internet connection. Your scores stay in the browser on your device, so a dropped connection does not wipe a local game. If you have shared the scorecard so others can follow along, those live updates need a connection and catch up when you are back online. Bookmark the page if you want to reopen the same sheet later.

Is this Hearts scorecard free?

Yes. ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required. Open the Hearts scorecard and start tracking points right away. There is no signup wall and no paid plan required to keep score.

Can I share this Hearts scorecard with a QR code?

Yes. Open Share on the scorecard and show the QR code so everyone playing can follow the Hearts score on their own phone. You choose whether guests can enter scores or only watch, and you can change that during the game. People who cannot scan can type the six-character code at scorecardgo.com/join. Sharing is optional; if you never tap Share, the scorecard stays on your device.