Cannot drop, your card needs to be of an opposite suit colour
Cannot drop, your card needs to be one rank lower
Cannot move multiple cards to foundation
Card suit doesn't match foundation pile suit
Card can only be dropped on top of a card pile
Cannot deal cards when there are empty tableau piles
You can only move {0} card(s) at a time based on the current free cells and tableau
The cards don't add up to 13 and cannot be moved
The card is inaccessible and move cannot be performed
Cards must be in sequential order (one higher or lower)
AcesUp Solitaire
Aces Up Solitaire – Play This Quick Card Game Online for Free 🎉
Looking for a fast, fun, and slightly quirky solo card game to brighten your day? 😃 You've come to the right place! Aces Up Solitaire is one of the simplest solitaire games around – perfect for a quick break. It’s easy to learn (you only use one deck and four piles), and you can play it right here in your browser. No downloads, no hassle – just shuffle, deal, and enjoy! Ready to give it a try? Let's get those aces up! 🃏🎯
Why you'll love Aces Up: It’s quick (a typical round takes just 2–4 minutes) and compact (only four piles needed, great for small screens or a tiny table). But don’t be fooled by its simplicity – winning is a real challenge. In fact, even with good play, you might only win about 1 in 43 games on average. That just makes it even more exciting when you do beat the odds. Are you up for the challenge? 😎
How to Play Aces Up Solitaire 🕹️
If you're new to Aces Up, don't worry – it's very beginner-friendly. The goal is to discard everything except the four aces (leave those “aces up” to win!). Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:
- Deal the cards: Start by dealing four cards face-up in a row (this forms four piles on the tableau). The rest of the cards stay in a stock pile.
- Discard lower cards: Look at the top cards of each pile. If two or more top cards share the same suit, keep the one with the highest rank in that suit and discard the others. (Example: You have a 2♦ and a 9♦ on top of two piles – discard the 2♦ since the 9♦ is higher.) Remember, Aces are high, so they outrank all other cards in their suit.
- Fill empty spaces: If a pile becomes empty (because you discarded its card), you can move any top card from another pile into that space to keep things flowing.
- Deal again: Once you can’t discard any more cards at the moment, deal four new cards (one onto each pile) from the stock. Now repeat the discard steps with these new top cards.
- Keep going: Continue this cycle – discard lower cards of the same suit, move cards to empty spaces, and deal out new cards whenever you’re stuck – until you’ve gone through the entire deck.
- Win by aces: The game ends when no more moves can be made and no more cards are left to deal. If you’ve played your cards right, only the four aces will remain on the tableau (that’s a perfect win!). The fewer cards left at the end, the better you’ve done. To win, try to leave just those aces on the table.
That’s all there is to it! 🎉 It might take a few tries to get the hang of which cards to discard, but once you do, Aces Up becomes an addictively fun little puzzle. Pro tip: since luck plays a big role, don’t hesitate to hit “New Game” and try again if you get stuck. Good luck, and have fun! 🤗
A Little History of Aces Up (The Story Behind the Game) 📜
You might be surprised to learn that Aces Up has been around for over a century. Its story begins in England, around the year 1900. A British gaming enthusiast named Mary Whitmore Jones was the first to write down the rules for this patience (solitaire) game. Back then, it wasn’t called Aces Up – it went by a rather unflattering name: “Drivel Patience.” Mary herself joked that this wasn’t a very complimentary name for a game, but it fit because this little diversion “needs neither care nor consideration” to play. (In other words, it’s simple, lighthearted fun – no deep strategy required! 😉)
Fast-forward to the 1940s, and the game popped up again under a more dramatic title: “Firing Squad.” 📖🔫 (Perhaps because you’re “shooting down” cards as you discard them one by one?) This name appeared in a 1940 games compendium by authors Wood & Goddard. Eventually, though, players settled on the friendlier name we use today: Aces Up. This title makes sense, since at the end of a successful game the aces are literally the only cards left face up on the table (hence, aces up!). In some circles the game also picked up playful nicknames like “Aces High” or “Idiot’s Delight”, referencing its top-card wins and simple nature. Whatever you call it, this little game of solitaire has stood the test of time for generations. From Mary Jones’s parlor in 1900, to soldier’s barracks and family living rooms, and now to your very own screen – Aces Up continues to delight players with its quick, quirky challenge! 🎲❤️
(Fun fact: Because Aces Up uses just one deck and very little space, it was a game people could play almost anywhere – from a cozy couch to a cramped train seat. Now, thanks to SolitaireX.io, you can play it anywhere online as well, no physical cards needed!)
Ready to Play? 🎮 Aces Up is Waiting!
Enough talk – let’s play! Aces Up Solitaire is available to play right here, right now on SolitaireX.io. No downloads or installations required at all. Just head over to SolitaireX.io/Aces-Up-Solitaire (or scroll up on this page) and hit that “Play Now” button. The game will start instantly in your web browser. 🎉
Give it a try and see if you can clear the deck down to those four aces. Remember, winning might be rare, but every game is a fresh chance to beat the odds. When you finally see only aces staring back at you, you’ll feel like a true card champ! 🏆 So go ahead – Play Now and see how high you can score. Have fun, and may the aces be ever in your favor! ✨
Explore More Games on SolitaireX.io 🔍
Enjoyed Aces Up? Why stop there! SolitaireX.io has a whole collection of other awesome free card games and solitaire variants for you to discover. From classics like Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell to more quirky puzzles, there’s plenty more fun to be had. Head over to our Free Games – Others page to explore more solitaire games and hidden gems. Who knows – you might just find a new favorite game (or two)! 🤩
Ready for another challenge? Try More Games and keep the fun going! 👉 There’s always a new card game adventure waiting for you on SolitaireX.io. Happy gaming! 🎮🎉
Play Aces Up now, and when you’re done, don’t forget to check out those other games. Good luck and have a blast! 🎈
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| Game Tier | Stand-out Titles | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Wins | Spider (1 Suit), Hole-in-One, TriPeaks | 70–84% |
| Fair Challenges | Solitaire (Draw 1) – 913 k plays FreeCell, Golf |
45–63% |
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