How to Play FreeCell Solitaire
FreeCell is a solitaire card game played using a standard 52-card deck. It is fundamentally different from most solitaire games because nearly all deals can be won.
- The ObjectiveMove all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, one for each suit, from Ace to King.
- The Free CellsUse the four free cells in the top-left to temporarily store cards. Each cell can hold only one card.
- Tableau RulesCards can be moved to a tableau pile if the card being moved is one rank lower and of a different color.
FreeCell Solitaire FAQ
1
Is every FreeCell game winnable?
Nearly all deals are winnable. In the classic Windows collection, only one deal (number 11982) was known to be unwinnable.
2
How many cards can I move at once?
The number of cards you can move is limited by the number of empty free cells and empty tableau piles you have available.