Game guide · MXZTJ
A practical guide to FreeCell
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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Aim for this result
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.
The playing sequence
- 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. A clear plan starts with the current position.
See how the rules apply
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 mistake to avoid
Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.