How to play
FreeCell is a card game where you sort the cards on the main board, called the tableau, into ordered piles. You build piles in descending order with alternating colors, so a red 6 goes on a black 7. The four empty slots at the top left are free cells, and they hold cards temporarily while you reorganize the board. The developer says almost every game of FreeCell is solvable if you have the skill, so a deal that looks messy at the start can still be cleared with careful planning. Clear the board to finish.
Controls explained
Drag and drop to move cards. Use the four free cells to hold cards while you rearrange the tableau. Plan your moves carefully as you drag and drop cards to organize the tableau.
Tips
- Keep free cells open when you can. Each card you park there is one less slot for juggling later moves.
- Build long alternating-color runs on the tableau to keep cards organized and ready for moves.
- Look at the whole board before you move. A card that fits in two places may be better saved for the pile that unlocks more.
- Move cards to the free cells only when a tableau move is blocked, then return them as soon as a spot opens.
- Plan a few moves ahead so you do not bury a card you need under a stack you cannot move.
FAQ
What is the goal in FreeCell? You sort the cards on the tableau into ordered piles, building in descending order with alternating colors, and clear the board.
What are the four free cells for? They are empty slots at the top left that hold cards temporarily while you reorganize the tableau.
How do I move cards? Drag and drop to move cards on the board.
