Online Hartenjagen: Introduction to the Game of Hearts

Online hartenjagen uses exactly the same rules as the traditional Dutch game and brings together passionate players from many different countries. Besides accessibility, the main advantage of online hartenjagen is that the player base is large enough to allow games to run non-stop.  

Play for Fun or Play for Money

There are various types of websites that offer online hartenjagen games. The most popular and accessible ones are gambling casinos and card games rooms which allow players to play for real money and win great prizes. Games without a stake are also available and are known as “Play for Fun”.

With these websites you can play against a computer or against real people,  hartenjagen lovers just like yourself. When competing with other people you can either select a card table, where you will play just a single game, or join a tournament. Most tournaments are played for real money and require a small entry fee. They sometimes offer fantastic prizes.

Great accessibility

Online hartenjagen tends to offer a rich gaming experience which usually attracts seasoned players. However, the online game does not only target professionals. The development of gaming websites in the last couple of years saw card rooms and casinos offer more and more options to all new players who are not necessarily interested in making money, but who just want to have some fun.  

The game is best learned by practicing against a computer for a time. Sometimes, even though the rules are exactly like those of the traditional version, a novice player might find the online experience quite different from what he expects.

Computer and Internet Connection

To play hartenjagen on the Internet you don't even need a good computer. Most websites that offer this game allow you to use your Internet browser to play. Those that don't offer this solution require you instead to download a small application and install in on your computer. This little piece of software is easy to install and has modest technical requirements, so that you can play even on an old laptop.

A decent Internet connection is preferable, as it's quite frustrating to lose games because your connection keeps going down. However, you don't need by any means an expensive one.

Overall, hartenjagen is great fun when played traditionally, but even more entertaining when played online.