Face Up Solitaire Draw 3 – Classic Game with a Smart Twist

Welcome to Face Up Solitaire Draw 3 at SolitaireX.io – a modern take on the classic solitaire game! This version keeps the beloved Draw 3 challenge but reveals all the stockpile cards face up, adding clarity and a new layer of strategic depth.

How to Play Face Up Solitaire Draw 3

In this game, you play traditional Klondike Solitaire with a Draw 3 rule. The twist? All drawn cards from the stockpile are face up, letting you plan ahead and make smarter moves.

• Your goal: Move all cards to the four foundation piles, one for each suit, in ascending order from Ace to King.
• Use the seven tableau columns to build down in alternating colors.
• Only a King or a valid descending sequence starting with a King can be moved into an empty tableau column.

Rules

• You draw three cards at a time from the stockpile, but all are visible, not just the top card.
• You can cycle through the stockpile unlimited times.
• Cards must alternate red and black and follow descending numerical order in the tableau.
• Move cards to the foundations in order: Ace → 2 → … → King.

Strategies for Winning

• Plan ahead using the visible cards in the stockpile – this is the key advantage of the face up version.
• Free up tableau columns early to make room for King cards.
• Don’t rush to move cards to the foundation if they might help you free up or access more cards in the tableau.
• Always look for ways to uncover hidden cards in the tableau – that’s how you gain momentum.
• Practice card cycling through the stockpile efficiently to access needed cards faster.

Why Play This Version?

• More strategic control thanks to visible stock cards
• No surprises – every draw is fully revealed
• Ideal for players seeking a fair, skill-based challenge
• Free to play online, no download required

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