Microsoft FreeCell

How to Play

History

I created the Microsoft FreeCell game, and this implementation aims to faithfully recreate the classic game experience. No ads, no login, no streaks, just the game itself.

Goal

Move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles in the upper-right, one pile per suit, built up from Ace to King.

The Layout

Free Cells (upper-left) — four single-card holding spots. Park a card here temporarily when it's in the way.

Tableau Columns — the eight columns where the cards start. You can build sequences here in descending value, alternating color (e.g. black 7 on red 8).

Moving Cards

Single card: click a card to select it (gold outline), then click a destination column, free cell, or foundation pile.

Stack move: if you have free cells or empty columns available, you can move an entire alternating run in one click — the game animates each intermediate step for you.

Double-click a card to send it straight to a free cell.

Click the selected card again to deselect it.

Find a rank: hold a number key (or A, T, J, Q, K) to pop every card of that rank out of the stacks. Release to put them back.

Auto-Move

Aces and 2s fly to the foundations automatically. Higher cards follow once it's safe to send them up without blocking the tableau.

Tips

  • Empty columns are powerful — they double your move capacity.
  • Try to keep at least one free cell open at all times.
  • Unbury low cards (3s, 4s) early so they can reach the foundations.
  • Nearly every deal is winnable with careful play.

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