Learn to Play FreeCell: Rules & Tips

Players 1 Player
Difficulty 3/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Solitaire
Playing the card game FreeCell
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FreeCell Game Overview

FreeCell is a classic solitaire game that has been enjoyed by players for decades. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and requires strategy and skill to win. Unlike other solitaire games, all 52 cards are dealt face up at the beginning of the game, giving players the opportunity to plan their moves and make strategic decisions.

The objective of the game is to move all the cards to the four foundation piles in ascending order, starting with the Ace and ending with the King. Players can move cards between the eight tableau piles, building down in alternating colors. The game can be won if all cards are successfully moved to the foundation piles.

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Objective of the Game

The object of FreeCell is to move all the cards to the foundation piles in ascending order, starting with the Ace and ending with the King. Players can move cards between the eight tableau piles, building down in alternating colors. The game can be won if all cards are successfully moved to the foundation piles.

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Materials Needed for Playing FreeCell

  • A standard deck of 52 playing cards
  • A flat surface to play on

Cards Used

FreeCell is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. No jokers are used in the game.

Other Supplies Needed

None

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How To Play FreeCell

  1. Shuffle the deck of cards and deal them face up into eight tableau piles, with four piles containing seven cards and four piles containing six cards.
  2. Move cards between the tableau piles, building down in alternating colors. For example, a red Queen can be placed on a black King. Only the top card of each tableau pile can be moved.
  3. Empty tableau piles can be filled with any card or sequence of cards.
  4. Move cards to the foundation piles in ascending order, starting with the Ace and ending with the King. Only one suit can be placed in each foundation pile.
  5. If a tableau pile is empty, it can be filled with any card or sequence of cards.
  6. The game is won when all cards are successfully moved to the foundation piles.

Keeping Score

FreeCell is typically played without keeping score. The objective of the game is to win by successfully moving all the cards to the foundation piles.

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