Freecell
Play Freecell free online: 8 piles, 4 freecells, 4 foundations, all cards face-up. Build down, use freecells, auto-move — no download!
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How it works
Play, earn points and Retro Coins: the shared currency across every RetroPlayNow game. Unlock badges and climb the leaderboard! Your progress is saved automatically on this device.
Freecell — the purest solitaire of skill, no luck — comes to RetroPlayNow in its classic 52-card deal. Eight tableau piles (four with seven cards, four with six), four freecells on the left and four foundations on the right. Every card is face-up from the start, so every deal is a puzzle you can solve with the right sequence.
Build tableau down by alternating colors, move single cards or correctly ordered sequences using freecells and empty piles as helpers, and stack foundations up by suit from Ace to King. Tap a card to select its sequence, tap a destination freecell, foundation or tableau pile to move it. Foundations auto-clear complete sequences, empty tableau piles take any card, and freecells hold any single card.
No hidden cards, no guessing — just pure planning. Finish faster with fewer moves and freecell uses for a higher score and more Retro Coins. Your best is saved on this device. Perfect for quick 5-minute solves or deep, meditative 20-minute puzzles with endless fresh deals.
How to play Freecell
- All cards face-up. 8 piles are dealt face-up. 4 freecells and 4 foundations start empty.
- Build down alternating. Tableau builds down by alternating colors (red on black). Move single cards or correctly ordered sequences.
- Use freecells. Freecells hold any single card. Empty piles and freecells determine how many cards you can move at once.
- Stack foundations. Foundations build up by suit from Ace to King. Complete all four to win.
- Win clean. Clear faster with fewer moves for a higher score and more Retro Coins. Best is saved.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Freecell?
Move cards between 8 tableau piles, 4 freecells and 4 foundations. Build tableau down alternating colors, use freecells to hold cards, and stack foundations up by suit Ace to King.
How many cards can I move?
Single cards always. Sequences need enough free space: max = (freecells+1) × 2^emptyPiles. The game highlights only legal moves.
What are freecells?
Four cells top-left that hold any single card. Use them as temporary storage to free blocked cards.
How is the score calculated?
Base 8,000 minus moves×5, plus 500 clean bonus if you finish without undo. Best is saved.
Is Freecell free on mobile?
Yes — tap a card/sequence then its destination. Works perfectly on phones and tablets.
