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Three Blind Mice
Three Blind Mice Solitaire hides nine cards across the tableau and gives you two reserve cards. Move full stacks and build every suit from King to Ace.
Three Blind Mice Solitaire: A Flexible Card Puzzle
Three Blind Mice Solitaire gives you plenty of information from the start while keeping a few surprises hidden beneath the tableau. Most cards are face up, but nine hidden cards are waiting in the final three columns. Two reserve cards also give you extra options when the board gets tight.
What Makes Three Blind Mice Different?
The game uses same-suit descending sequences, but you are free to move an entire stack from any face-up card. The unusual part is the hidden section: uncovering those nine cards gradually opens up more of the tableau.
- Same-Suit Building: Arrange cards downward within the same suit, from King toward Ace.
- Flexible Stack Moves: Move a face-up card together with every card above it, even if the group is mixed.
- Nine Hidden Cards: Three of the ten columns contain three face-down cards each.
- King-Only Empty Columns: Only a King or a stack led by a King can fill an empty column.
How To Play
Your goal is to build complete 13-card sequences from King to Ace. Once a full suit is completed, it automatically moves to the foundation, helping clear space on the tableau.
- Start With Open Cards: Look for same-suit placements that expose more of the board.
- Move Full Stacks: Select any face-up card to carry the cards above it along.
- Reveal the Hidden Nine: Clear the cards covering the face-down cards to turn them face up.
- Use Empty Columns Wisely: Save open spaces for Kings or King-led stacks.
- Complete Each Suit: Build four full K-to-A sequences to finish the game.
Make The Most Of The Reserve Cards
The two face-up reserve cards sit separately from the main tableau and can be moved into play when they have a valid placement. Because each reserve spot disappears after its card is used, they work best as carefully timed backup moves rather than cards to spend immediately.
Helpful Features
A few built-in features keep the game flexible when you want to experiment with different moves:
- Auto-Collect: Completed K-to-A suits automatically move to the foundations.
- Unlimited Undo: Reverse moves and try another arrangement without penalty.
- No Stock Pile: There is no draw deck, so the challenge stays focused on managing the tableau.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hidden cards are in Three Blind Mice Solitaire?
There are nine face-down cards, arranged as three cards in each of the final three columns.
Can I move any face-up stack?
Yes. You can move a face-up card together with every card positioned above it.
What can I place in an empty column?
Only a King or a stack beginning with a King can be placed there.
What happens to a completed suit?
A complete 13-card sequence from King to Ace is automatically collected to the foundation.
How do the two reserve cards work?
Either reserve card can be moved to the tableau when it has a valid placement. Once used, its reserve position cannot be refilled.