FreeCell 6×6 Solitaire

How to Play FreeCell 6×6 — Quick Guide

Goal:
Build up each home pile by suit, from A to K (A, 2, 3, …).
Moving Cards:
You can organise the columns by moving cards in descending order and alternating colors (like 5 on 6).
You can move a whole group of cards if they’re in sequence.
Max cards in a group = number of empty free cells + 1. If no cells are free, you can only move one card at a time.
Free cells:
Each free cell can hold one card. Use them to free up space and help with moves.
Empty Columns:
You can start an empty column with any card.

Setting Up the Game

Dealing Out the Tableau

Item 1
In Six by Six FreeCell, the Tableau consists of 4 columns with 9 cards each and 2 columns with 8 cards each.
Item 2
Stack each card so it only partially covers the one above it.
Item 3
Every card in the Tableau is dealt face-up.

Cells and Foundation Piles

Step 1
Leave room above the Tableau for 6 Cells and 4 Foundation Piles, arranged in a single row.

Rules for Playing Six by Six FreeCell Solitaire

How to Win

Your goal is to complete the Foundation Piles. You win when all the cards have been removed from the Cells and Tableau.

Stacking Cards in the Tableau

Rule 1
Cards in the Tableau can only be stacked in alternating colors. Cards with a red suit (Hearts or Diamonds) can only be placed under cards with a black suit (Clubs or Spades), and vice-versa.
Rule 2
You can only stack a card below a card that is one rank higher. For example, a 6 can only be placed under a 7.
Rule 3
Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card.
Rule 4
Stacked cards cannot be moved together unless there is enough room in the Tableau to move each card individually.

Moving Cards In and Out of Cells

Rule 1
Any card at the bottom of a column in the Tableau can be moved to an empty Cell.
Rule 2
Cards can be moved out of the Cells at any point in the game, so long as there is a suitable place for it in the Tableau or on a Foundation Pile.
Rule 3
Each Cell can only hold a single card. Cards cannot be stacked in the Cells

Building Foundation Piles

Rule 1
An empty space in the Foundation Piles can only be filled by an Ace.
Rule 2
To build a Foundation Pile, add a card of the same suit that is one rank higher than the one at the top of the pile.
Rule 3
For example, if the top card is the 7 of Clubs only the 8 of Clubs can be added to it.
Rule 4
You can build Foundation Piles using cards from the Tableau or the Cells.
Rule 5
A Foundation Pile is complete when it has all 13 cards of the same suit in the following order: Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King.

Other Rules

Rule 1
Cards cannot be moved out of the Foundation Piles.

Playing Six by Six FreeCell Solitaire – The Layout

1.The Tableau
Deal 4 columns with 9 cards each and 2 columns with 8 cards, all face-up and slightly overlapping the card above it.
2.The Cells
Leave 6 spaces above the Tableau for the Cells.
3.The Foundation Piles
Leave 4 more spaces above the Tableau for the Foundation Piles.

The Gameplay

1.Stack Cards in Alternating Colors
Cards in the Tableau can only be stacked under cards with a different color suit.
2.Sort by Rank
Cards in the Tableau can only be placed under cards that are one rank higher.
3.Store Cards in the Cells
Move a card to an empty Cell to make room in the Tableau.
4.Use Empty Spaces in the Tableau
Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card.
5.Build Your Foundation Piles
Build each Foundation Pile by adding cards of the same suit in ascending rank (Ace to King). You win when all the Foundation Piles are complete!

Strategies for Six by Six FreeCell Solitaire

Having only six columns makes Six by Six FreeCell feel a bit claustrophobic, but the two extra Cells give you some breathing room. That makes for a balanced game with fresh challenges that don’t get too overwhelming.

Use these tips to sharpen your gameplay and improve your chances of winning:

Find the Aces
Before making your first move, locate the Aces in the Tableau. Try to uncover the lowest one first.
Make Use of the Cells
In a typical game of FreeCell, your vacant Cells fill up quickly. In Six by Six, you can use them more liberally to help you shift cards in the Tableau.
Plan Your Moves Carefully
Rushing through the game is a recipe for losing. Six by Six FreeCell rewards patient gameplay, so take your time and plan your moves carefully.

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