Sort a full deck into four foundation piles from ace to king using four open free cells as temporary storage. Nearly every deal is solvable, so success comes from planning your moves rather than luck. Build tidy descending sequences and free up your aces to win.
How to play FreeCell
- Move cards between columns in descending order and alternating colors
- Park single cards in the four free cells to unblock columns
- Send aces and then sequential cards up to the foundations
- Plan multi-card moves based on free cells available
- Build all four foundations from ace to king to win
Tips & strategy
- Empty a column early to create powerful maneuvering space
- Avoid filling all four free cells unless you have a clear plan
- Free your aces and twos as soon as possible
Controls: Tap a card then a destination, or drag cards between piles
FreeCell — FAQ
Is every FreeCell game winnable?
The vast majority of deals are solvable with careful play, unlike many other solitaire variants.
What are the free cells for?
They are four single-card slots used as temporary storage to rearrange the columns.
How do you play FreeCell?
Move cards between the columns in descending order and alternating colors, using the four free cells as temporary storage, to build each suit up from ace to king on the foundations. You tap a card then a destination, or drag cards between piles.
What is the best FreeCell strategy?
Free your aces and low cards first, keep as many free cells open as you can, and plan several moves ahead before committing. Emptying a whole column gives you extra room to maneuver long sequences.
Is FreeCell harder than regular solitaire?
FreeCell shows all cards from the start and almost every deal is solvable, so it rewards planning over luck more than Klondike solitaire. That makes it challenging but very satisfying once a layout clicks.
Is FreeCell free and does it work offline?
Yes, FreeCell is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up. It also works fully offline in the free Offline Games Arcade app for iOS and Android.
