p>Generally, you should pass over the highest cards of any suits. In the game of Hearts, any aces and picture cards should be passed first. This is because the higher value of the card, the more likely it is you’re going to win the given ‘trick’ at any time – this increases your chance of winning heart cards in the later rounds. It can be advantageous to pass on as many hearts as possible. However, having a low-value heart in hand lets you bait other players into winning tricks containing hearts, giving you an advantage. The cards you give to an opposing player at the start of each game will depend on your playing style, and the quality of your hand – for example, if you’re trying to ‘shoot the moon’ or avoid winning tricks.