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)
Face Up Turn 3
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
Case Studies
All figures below come directly from our database. Using first-party data ensures every insight is evidence-based, up-to-date, and privacy-respectful.
| 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% |
| Expert-Level | Spider (4 Suits), Forty Thieves, Double Scorpion | ≤11% |
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