Game guide · BJ-TYZ
Learn your way around FreeCell
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. 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
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Aim for this result
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
From the start of a round
- 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.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
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.
Pay attention to this rule
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.