Playable solitaire

Aces Up

A fast, ruthless solitaire game: discard lower cards of matching suits and try to leave only the four aces.

Rules Easy Winning (test player) Moderate · 27 % Time About 5 min Decks 1 deck Luck 5/5 Skill 2/5
Starting game…
Our automated player won 27 of 100 deals using the same strategy and computation limit. This is the test player's result, not mathematical solvability or a measured human win rate.

Rules and tips

How to play Aces Up

When two exposed cards share a suit, discard the lower one. Empty spaces may be filled with an exposed card.

How to play

  1. Deal one card to each of four piles.
  2. Discard a lower exposed card when a higher card of the same suit is visible.
  3. Move an exposed card into an empty pile.
  4. Deal another row when no useful move remains.
  5. Win by leaving only the four aces.

Strategy tips

  • Clear low cards before dealing again.
  • Use empty spaces to expose valuable cards.
  • Protect aces.
  • Expect luck to play a large role.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aces Up free to play?

Yes. You can play as often as you like, without an account or download.

Can I continue later?

Yes. Your current deal is saved locally in this browser.