Game guide · HBYDMS
Your guide to FreeCell
Keep the active rule in mind. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The purpose of your moves
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
The steps to play
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
