FreeCellFreeCell is a classic solitaire-style card game played with a standard 52-card deck. Unlike many other patience games, nearly every deal is solvable, making it a game of skill and strategy rather than luck. This browser-based version allows you to play instantly, using your mouse to arrange cards and solve the puzzle.
The primary difference between FreeCell and other solitaire variants like Klondike is that all 52 cards are dealt face-up at the start of the game into eight tableau columns. This open information allows you to plan your moves from the very beginning. There's no hidden information or luck of the draw involved once the game starts.
Success in FreeCell depends entirely on your ability to look ahead, identify potential blockers, and use the four temporary storage spaces-the “free cells”-effectively. It’s more of a pure logic puzzle than a traditional card game.
The four empty slots at the top left of the screen are the game's defining feature. You can move any single card from the bottom of a tableau column into an empty free cell at any time. This is essential for temporarily getting a card out of the way to access the ones underneath it.
However, filling up your free cells limits your mobility. The number of cards you can move in a sequence is directly tied to how many free cells and empty tableau columns you have available. A common mistake for new players is to fill these cells too quickly, leaving themselves with no good moves.
You can enjoy FreeCell right here on Sonsaur with no downloads or installation required. This HTML5 version works directly in your web browser, making it easy to play on any device, including Chromebooks at school or PCs at work. Since it's a free browser game, you can start a new deal instantly whenever you have a few minutes for a strategic challenge.
The goal of FreeCell is to move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles at the top right. Each foundation is built up by suit, starting with the Ace and ending with the King. The game is controlled entirely with your mouse. To move a card, simply click and drag it to a valid location. You can move cards between the tableau columns, to the free cells, or to the foundation piles. Within the tableau, you can stack cards in descending order and with alternating colors (e.g., a black 6 on a red 7). You can only move the bottom-most card of any column. An empty tableau column can be filled with any card. The four spaces at the top left are the free cells. Each cell can hold one card temporarily. Using these cells strategically is the key to uncovering cards and solving the deal.
Plan Ahead - Since all cards are visible from the start, take a moment to look at the layout and plan your first few moves. Prioritize Empty Columns - Creating an empty tableau column is very powerful, as it allows you to move longer sequences of cards. Free the Aces - Try to move Aces and Twos to the foundation piles as early as possible to start building them up. Use Free Cells Wisely - Don't clog up your free cells without a plan. Try to keep them empty to maximize your flexibility for moving sequences. Uncover Buried Cards - Focus your efforts on freeing up low-ranking cards that are buried deep within the tableau columns.