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Rules, controls and help for FreeCell
FreeCell gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
From the start of a round
- 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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Your inputs
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.
Work through an example
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
A useful caution
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Helpful answers for players
On this playing page, what is the goal of FreeCell?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
On this playing page, how do I control FreeCell?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While learning, what example helps explain FreeCell?
Keep this in mind: With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in FreeCell?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, what format does FreeCell offer?
The key detail is this: One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does FreeCell use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
