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How to Play FreeCell

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Your guide to FreeCell

Begin with the objective. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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

Bring this focus to a round

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Making your moves

  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.

Choosing and moving on screen

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

An example to follow

With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

A common point of confusion

A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.

Further help with the game

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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