Game guide · 20ZL
FreeCell: a guide for your next round
A clear plan starts with the current position. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Something to practise
Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What you are aiming for
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. A clear plan starts with the current position.
See the idea in action
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Notice this detail
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.