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FreeCell: a guide for your next round
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Take a moment to read the table. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
A focus for your next round
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
The challenge in front of you
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
The order of play
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
A useful example
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Where a round can go wrong
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
