Hearts Classic Card Game

Hearts is a card game app by Melele that brings the classic trick-taking game to Android, letting you play against three CPU opponents. The app solves the problem of finding a reliable solo Hearts opponent by offering adjustable difficulty levels, customizable rules, and a clean four-color deck option. It includes detailed help and play explanations, making it approachable for newcomers while still giving experienced players control over scoring rules, card passing, and table appearance. The game tracks hands, matches, best and worst scores, and includes achievements that award experience points. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations, can save and load games, and allows moving the app to an SD card. With a modest size of 11 MB and a minimum Android version of 5.0, it is a lightweight yet feature-rich implementation of the classic Hearts card game.

Key features

• Play against three CPU opponents with three difficulty levels: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced
• Choose between a four-color deck or a classic deck, with customizable card back color and table color
• Adjust game rules such as game points (50 or 100), first trick lead (2 of clubs or random), and whether to allow penalty points on the first trick
• Toggle shooting the moon scoring (increase all players' scores by 26 or reduce the shooter's score by 26), and enable or disable card passing
• Customize settings for card size, sound, animations, speed, scoreboard display, and whether to show names on table cards
• Track scores for hands, matches, best and worst results, and earn achievements that grant experience points
• Save and load games at any time, and run the app in either portrait or landscape orientation
• Includes help and play explanation sections to guide players through the rules
• Move the app to an SD card to free up internal storage

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file (11 MB).
2. When Android prompts, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the installation to complete (requires Android 5.0 or higher).
5. Open the app from your app drawer or home screen to start playing.

Recent updates · 1.48

Version 1.48 of Hearts brings minor improvements and corrections. This update refines the overall experience without adding major new features. It is recommended for all players to ensure smoother gameplay.

This app is for card game enthusiasts who enjoy classic Hearts and want a reliable single-player experience against computer opponents. It suits both newcomers who need clear rule explanations and experienced players who want to tweak scoring rules, card passing, and deck styles to match house rules. The adjustable difficulty levels make it a good training tool for improving Hearts strategy, while the save/load feature is handy for playing in short sessions. If you prefer no-frills gameplay without online components and are comfortable with occasional ads, this app fits well.

Before starting a match, explore the rules settings to set game points, card passing, and shooting the moon behavior to match your preferred variant. Use the beginner level first if you are new to Hearts, and take advantage of the help section to understand trick-taking mechanics. Adjust the card size and table color for better visibility on your device.

Hearts by Melele delivers a solid, customizable implementation of the classic card game with three difficulty levels and flexible rules. It is a practical choice for solo play, though the presence of ads and lack of online multiplayer may limit its appeal for some users.