Game guide · GDFCWJ
Your guide to FreeCell
Work at your own pace. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Keep the active rule in mind. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The objective of a round
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind.
Step by step
- 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.
Using the playing area
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. Keep the active rule in mind.
Try this example
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A useful caution
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.