Skip to content
MMMGZY

RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play FreeCell

Play FreeCell ↗

Game guide · MMMGZY

FreeCell: instructions and practice

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. 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. 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.

Try a more deliberate round

Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Your objective

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

Your inputs

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

A useful 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.

An important reminder

Keep the active rule in mind. 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.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

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. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Choose a Card Game (opens in a new tab)