FreeCell
Use the free cells to build all four foundations.👆
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Play to set a score, then submit it to the board.
About FreeCell
FreeCell is the solitaire for people who resent losing to a bad shuffle. Every one of the fifty-two cards is dealt face-up from the start — nothing hidden, no stock to draw from — which means luck is stripped out and nearly every deal can be won by pure planning. The four namesake free cells are single-card parking spots that make it possible: each empty cell, and each empty column, doubles the length of run you can shift at once, so managing them is the real craft. Because you can see everything, the game rewards looking several moves ahead before you commit, keeping cells open rather than clogged, and hunting for a column you can empty to unlock the longest sequences. Rushing every low card to the foundations is the classic beginner mistake — you will want a few mid cards back to shuffle runs around. Undo lets you test a line freely, and a tighter solve scores higher. It plays free in your browser on phone or desktop, no download or account, and it is the variant where a win is genuinely yours to earn.
How to play
- Every card is dealt face-up across eight columns — no hidden cards, so it is all skill.
- Build the four foundations up by suit from Ace to King to win.
- Columns build down in alternating colours; use the four free cells to park a card you need to move.
- Move a run of cards at once when you have enough free cells and empty columns to do it.
Strategy & tips
- Because nothing is hidden, plan several moves ahead before you commit — almost every deal is winnable.
- Keep free cells empty when you can; each free card doubles how big a run you can move.
- Emptying a whole column is powerful — it lets you move even longer sequences.
- Get the low cards to the foundations early, but keep a few mid cards back to shuffle runs around.
- Use undo freely to test a line; a solve in fewer moves scores higher.
FAQ
How is FreeCell different from Klondike solitaire?
Every card is face-up from the start and there is no stock pile — you win through planning, not luck. Four free cells let you temporarily hold cards while you rearrange the columns.
Can every FreeCell game be won?
Almost all deals are solvable with the right moves — that is the appeal. A tiny fraction are not, but the vast majority come down to skill.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Tap a card to pick up its run and tap where to drop it, or double-tap to send a card home. It works on phones and tablets as well as desktop.
What is a free cell?
One of four single-card slots where you can park a card to get it out of the way. The more free cells and empty columns you have, the more cards you can move in one go.