FreeCell Solitaire — Play Online for Free
FreeCell is a skill-based solitaire card game where nearly every deal is winnable with perfect play. Unlike Klondike, all 52 cards are dealt face-up from the start, and four free cells give you temporary storage to maneuver cards strategically.
Quick Instructions
- Move all 52 cards onto the four foundation piles, sorted by suit from Ace to King.
- Stack tableau cards in descending order, alternating red and black (e.g. red 6 on black 7).
- Park any single card in a free cell as temporary storage to unblock moves.
- Move Aces to the foundation first, then build each suit up from 2 through King.
- You can move multiple cards at once — the count depends on how many free cells and empty columns you have.
- Made a mistake? Hit Undo to take back your last move.
- Stuck? Press Hint and the game will highlight a valid move for you.
How to Play FreeCell Solitaire
The goal is to move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, built up by suit from Ace to King.
Game Setup
- Tableau: Eight columns of cards are dealt face-up. The first four columns contain 7 cards; the last four contain 6 cards.
- Free Cells: Four empty cells in the upper-left for temporary card storage.
- Foundation Piles: Four empty piles in the upper-right where you build each suit from Ace to King.
Rules and Moves
- Building on Tableau: Stack cards in descending order with alternating colors. Place a red 6 on a black 7.
- Free Cells: Park a single card in any empty free cell to unblock moves.
- Moving to Foundation: Move Aces first, then build up by suit (A, 2, 3… K).
- Moving Sequences: You can move multiple cards at once — the number of cards you can move equals (free cells + 1) × 2^(empty columns).
- Empty Columns: Accept any card or sequence.
FreeCell Strategy Tips
- Plan ahead: FreeCell rewards careful planning. Think several moves ahead before committing.
- Keep free cells open: Free cells are precious. Avoid filling all four — it severely limits your moves.
- Build sequences: Moving cards in valid alternating-color sequences lets you shift large groups efficiently.
- Empty columns are powerful: An empty column acts like four additional free cells.
- Foundation pace: Build all four suits at a similar pace to maximize flexibility.
Features
- No download required: Play instantly in your browser on desktop or mobile.
- Unlimited free games: Start a new game anytime.
- Hint system: Get suggested moves when stuck.
- Undo moves: Take back any move to try a different approach.
- Statistics tracking: Track your wins, best times, and streaks.