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FreeCell: how a round works
Bring your attention to one round of FreeCell. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
See the idea in action
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Notice the change in the playing area.
Notice this detail
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
More answers before you play
As a new player, what is the goal of FreeCell?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
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 reading the Guide, what example helps explain FreeCell?
For clarity: With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in FreeCell?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does FreeCell offer?
For clarity: One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does FreeCell use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
