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FreeCell Solitaire: Rules & How to Play

FreeCell Solitaire is a popular and skill-based variant of classic Solitaire. Here’s a quick guide to the rules and step-by-step instructions to get you started.

FreeCell Solitaire Rules

  • Deck: Uses a standard 52-card deck (no jokers).
  • Layout: All cards are dealt face-up into eight tableau columns.
  • Free Cells: Four empty cells (“free cells”) are available for temporarily holding cards.
  • Foundations: Four foundation piles, one for each suit, start empty and are built up from Ace to King.

Objective

Move all cards to the foundation piles, building each suit in ascending order from Ace to King.

How to Play FreeCell Solitaire (Step-by-Step)

  1. Deal the Cards:
    • All 52 cards are dealt face-up into eight tableau columns.
    • Columns 1-4 have seven cards each; columns 5-8 have six cards each.
  2. Move Cards:
    • Build tableau columns down by alternating colors (e.g., red 6 on black 7).
    • Only one card can be moved at a time, unless you use free cells or empty columns to move sequences.
  3. Use Free Cells:
    • Move any single card to a free cell to temporarily hold it.
    • Only one card per free cell.
  4. Build Foundations:
    • Move Aces to the foundation piles as soon as possible.
    • Build up by suit in ascending order (Ace, 2, 3, …, King).
  5. Empty Columns:
    • Any single card or valid sequence can be moved to an empty tableau column.
  6. Undo & Hints:
    • Use the undo button to reverse moves if you get stuck.
    • Use hints to find possible moves.

Winning the Game

  • The game is won when all cards are moved to the foundation piles by suit, from Ace to King.

Tips for Success

  • Use free cells wisely—they’re key to solving tough layouts.
  • Try to free up Aces and low cards early.
  • Plan ahead: think several moves in advance.
  • Don’t fill all free cells at once, or you’ll limit your options.

FreeCell Solitaire is winnable nearly every time with skill and planning. Practice and enjoy the challenge!

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