Game guide · ZING22
FreeCell: what to know before playing
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. A clear plan starts with the current position. Build down in alternating colours; four cells each hold one card. Empty columns accept any legal group. Use another round to revisit a decision.
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Your objective
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace.
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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
An example before you play
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Notice this detail
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
One face-up deck. Transfer capacity counts available cells and spare empty columns. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
With two empty cells and no spare empty column, a group of at most three cards can move together. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which version is played here?
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
