Game guide · YCBY120
Your guide to FreeCell
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
The goal to keep in mind
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Input guidance
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. Work at your own pace.
An example to follow
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Take a moment to read the table. 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.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
