Hearts vs Spades
Both are classic four-player American trick games, both came to millions of computers with Windows, and they ask for opposite instincts.
| Hearts | Spades | |
|---|---|---|
| Teams | No, everyone for themselves | Two teams of two |
| Trump | None | Spades always |
| Bidding | None (but you pass 3 cards) | Each player bids tricks |
| Goal | Avoid hearts and the Q♠ | Make your team's bid |
| Winner | Lowest score when someone hits 100 | First team to 500 |
Which to play?
Like strategy and table talk with a partner? Spades. Like a sneaky, every-player-for-themselves game? Hearts. Like neither partners nor avoiding? Try Call Break.
FAQ
Is Hearts harder than Spades?
They test different skills: Hearts is about avoiding points; Spades is about accurate bidding and partnership.