About FreeCell
FreeCell is the solitaire variant where almost every deal can be won, which is exactly why it hooks people. There is no hidden luck waiting to sink you. Every card is dealt face up from the start, so the whole puzzle sits in front of you, and the only thing between you and a win is the order you move things.
You have four free cells in the corner, each able to hold a single card, and four foundations to build up by suit from Ace to King. Use the free cells as temporary parking while you untangle the columns. Solve the board and every card climbs home.
This version deals instantly, keeps your record, and never rushes you. Because nearly all FreeCell deals are solvable, a loss usually means there was a line you missed, which is what keeps players coming back to beat their own count.
How to play FreeCell
Move all 52 cards onto the four foundations, building each suit up from Ace to King. Columns are built down in alternating colours, and the four free cells each hold one card as temporary storage while you reshuffle the tableau.
| Desktop | Click a card to select it, then click a destination to move it |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Tap a card, then tap a column, free cell or foundation |
| Free cells | Four corner slots, each holding a single card |
| Goal | Send every suit to its foundation, Ace up to King |
Tips & strategy
- Free the Aces and Twos first. They start every suit, and trapped low cards are the most common reason a board stalls.
- Keep free cells empty as long as you can. Each filled cell is one less move you can make, so use them and clear them quickly.
- Plan to empty a full column. An open column works like an extra free cell and dramatically expands how many cards you can shift at once.
- Think before sending cards to the foundation. A card you bank too early may be one you needed to park another suit on.
- Count your real moves. The number of cards you can move at once depends on how many free cells and empty columns you have open.
- If you stall, undo and try a different order. Almost every FreeCell deal has a solution somewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is every FreeCell game winnable?
Almost. The large majority of FreeCell deals are solvable, so a loss usually means a different move order would have worked.
What are the free cells for?
Each of the four corner cells holds one card as temporary storage, letting you move blocked cards out of the way while you build your columns.
How many cards can I move at once?
As many as your open free cells and empty columns allow. More open spaces means longer runs can be shifted in a single play.
Does FreeCell save my progress?
Yes. Your current deal and best record are kept in your browser on the same device.
Is FreeCell harder than Spider Solitaire?
It is different. FreeCell shows every card from the start so it rewards planning, while Spider hides cards and leans on patience.
