Game guide · ZZQHMY
FreeCell: instructions and practice
Work at your own pace. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The objective of a round
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
A closer look at one example
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.
Keep this in mind
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. 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. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.