HeartsDodge the points, shoot the moon, and win with the lowest score.
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Points
Play continues until no one has any cards left. Players then look at the tricks they have taken and count their scores. Each heart taken scores 1 point, and the queen of spades scores 13 points.
Jack of Diamonds Rule
An optional rule that players may choose when creating a table is for the jack of diamonds to count -10; that is, it lowers a player's score by 10 points.
Shooting the Moon
Taking the queen of spades and a lot of hearts is usually very bad, but if a player manages to take the queen of spades and all 13 hearts, it's called "shooting the moon," and it's very good.
Instead of scoring 26 points, a player who shoots the moon scores -26. Instead of subtracting 26 points from his or her own score, the player who successfully shoots the moon may choose to add 26 points to each of the other players' scores.
Winning the Game
After each hand, the deal passes to the left. The game ends when at least one player's score is greater than or equal to 100. At that time, the player with the lowest score is the winner.
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beltfunny6344Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
