Is every FreeCell game winnable?

Nearly every FreeCell deal is solvable. Of the original 32,000 numbered deals in classic Microsoft FreeCell, only one — deal #11982 — is known to be unsolvable. Research on millions of random deals shows that approximately 99.999% of all FreeCell games have at least one winning solution.

What is the difference between FreeCell and Solitaire?

Solitaire is a broad term for any single-player card game. FreeCell is a specific type of solitaire. The most common solitaire game, Klondike, deals cards face-down and relies on luck. FreeCell deals all cards face-up, making it a game of pure strategy rather than chance.

How many free cells are in FreeCell?

Standard FreeCell has four free cells — temporary holding spaces in the upper-left corner of the board. Each free cell can hold exactly one card at a time. The four free cells are what give the game its name and are the key mechanic that makes the game solvable.

Can I play FreeCell on my phone?

Yes! This version of FreeCell is fully optimised for mobile devices. It works in any modern mobile browser with touch controls — tap a card to select it, then tap the destination to move it. No app download is required.

What is a good FreeCell win rate?

A beginner might win around 40-50% of games. An experienced player typically wins 75-85%. Expert players who plan carefully and use undo strategically can achieve win rates above 90%. Since nearly all deals are solvable, improving your win rate is a matter of developing better strategy.

How is the score calculated in FreeCell?

Your score starts at zero and increases as you make progress. You earn points for each card moved to the foundations. The game also tracks your time and move count, so you can challenge yourself to solve deals faster or in fewer moves.

FreeCell Solitaire — Play Online for Free

FreeCell Solitaire is a free online card game featuring drag-and-drop controls, undo/redo, hints, auto-move to foundations, scoring, and a timer. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to play.

How to Play FreeCell

FreeCell is a solitaire card game played with a standard 52-card deck. Unlike many solitaire variants, nearly every FreeCell deal is solvable, making it a game of skill rather than luck. All 52 cards are dealt face-up into eight tableau columns. The first four columns receive seven cards each, and the remaining four columns receive six cards each.

The objective is to move all cards to four foundation piles, one for each suit, building from Ace to King. Four free cells in the upper-left corner serve as temporary holding spaces, each able to hold one card at a time. Within the tableau, cards can be stacked in descending order with alternating colours — for example, a black 6 on a red 7.

The key to winning FreeCell is planning ahead. Keep free cells empty as long as possible, prioritise uncovering Aces and low cards, and try to clear entire tableau columns early for maximum flexibility. Empty columns are even more valuable than free cells because they can hold sequences of cards. With careful strategy, you can solve nearly every deal.

Features

This free online FreeCell game includes drag-and-drop and click-to-move controls, unlimited undo and redo, smart hints that highlight available moves, automatic moves to foundations, a move counter and timer, game scoring, and full mobile support with touch controls. No download or sign-up required — just open your browser and start playing FreeCell instantly.