Game guide · HONGENJY
How to play FreeCell
Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
The objective of a round
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.
Start here and follow along
- 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
Follow the example
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
A useful caution
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.