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How to Play FreeCell

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Read before your next round of FreeCell

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.

An idea for your next attempt

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

The challenge in front of you

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind.

Making your moves

  1. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Making selections and moves

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

A closer look at one example

With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

A mistake to avoid

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Read these answers for extra help

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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