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FreeCell: a guide for your next round
Keep the active rule in mind. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice with a purpose
Work at your own pace. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What counts as success
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Follow these playing steps
- Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
One way to understand the rules
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Keep this in mind
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
More answers before you play
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
How do I use the controls?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which version is played here?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.