Game guide · XUEWEIBA
The essentials of playing FreeCell
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What you need to achieve
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
How your actions work
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. Begin with the objective.
Learn from a sample situation
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
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which version is played here?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.