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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play FreeCell

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Learn your way around 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective. 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.

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The goal to keep in mind

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind.

Work through the instructions

  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.

The controls to know

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Work through an 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.

Pay attention to this rule

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

A few questions answered

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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