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How to Play FreeCell

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Rules, controls and help for FreeCell

Take a moment to read the table. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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

Try a more deliberate round

Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What you need to achieve

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

From the start of a round

  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.

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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

Follow the 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 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Game-specific help

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.

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