Game guide · QWBEN
Learn your way around FreeCell
Take a moment to read the table. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
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 challenge in front of you
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. 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.
Controls
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. Begin with the objective.
An example to follow
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A mistake to avoid
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Work at your own pace. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
