Game guide · SHOUJIKON
FreeCell: a guide for your next round
A clear plan starts with the current position. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The purpose of your moves
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
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. Begin with the objective.
Learn from a sample situation
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.
An important reminder
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
