FreeCell Online – Play the FreeCell Card Game

Play FreeCell online – the classic FreeCell card game (a.k.a. cardgame FreeCell) right in your browser. No download, free to play, mobile friendly.

How to Play FreeCell

FreeCell Solitaire is a strategic single–player card game played with one standard 52–card deck. Unlike other solitaire games, all cards are dealt face up, so success depends on planning and efficient use of the four free cells.

Objective

Move all cards to the four foundation piles, building each foundation by suit from Ace up to King (A → K).

Layout

  • Free cells (4): Temporary holding spots. Each free cell can hold exactly one card.
  • Foundations (4): One per suit (Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades). Build up in suit from A to K.
  • Tableau columns (8): The main play area. The first four columns start with 7 cards each, the last four with 6.

Rules and Legal Moves

  • Tableau building: Build cards in descending rank with alternating colours (e.g., 9♠ on 10♥, 8♦ on 9♣).
  • Move groups (sequences): You can move a properly ordered, alternating–colour sequence as a unit, but the maximum length depends on your temporary storage capacity.
  • Empty tableau: Any single card or valid sequence (within capacity) can be moved to an empty column.
  • Free cells: Move any single card to a free cell if one is empty; later you can move it back onto the tableau or to a foundation.
  • Foundations: Build up by suit starting at Ace (A, 2, 3, …, K). Cards moved to the foundation advance your progress.

How many cards can I move at once?

The longest sequence you can move at one time is limited by your available space. The standard FreeCell capacity is: (# of empty free cells + 1) × 2(# of empty tableau columns).

Controls (FreeCell Online)

  • Drag & drop: Move a single card or a valid sequence between piles.
  • Click-to-best-move: Click a card to auto–perform the best available move.
  • Undo: Use the Undo buttons to step back if you make a mistake.

Scoring & Tracking

  • Score: Moving a card to the foundation increases your score.
  • Moves: Every completed action increases the move counter.
  • Timer: Tracks your game duration.

Winning Strategy Tips

  • Prioritize Aces and low cards.
  • Keep free cells open.
  • Create empty columns.
  • Build balanced colours.
  • Uncover deeply buried cards.
  • Don't rush to foundations.
  • Think a few moves ahead.

FreeCell FAQ

Is every FreeCell deal solvable?

Almost all randomized deals are solvable, but a very small fraction are not.

What counts as a legal move?

Build tableau cards in descending rank with alternating colours. Foundations build up by suit from Ace to King. A free cell holds any single card.

How many cards can I move at once?

You can move a properly ordered, alternating–colour sequence whose length does not exceed (empty free cells + 1) × 2^(empty columns).

What's the difference between FreeCell and Klondike?

In FreeCell, all cards start face up and there's no stock/waste.

Can I undo moves?

Yes. Use the Undo buttons to backtrack.

What are the free cells for?

Temporary holding spaces to help you rearrange cards and build longer sequences.

Any beginner strategy?

Start by freeing Aces and creating an empty column as soon as possible.