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How to Play Relaxed FreeCell Solitaire

Quick Guide

  • Deck:

    Relaxed FreeCell is played with a standard deck of 52 cards.

  • Deal Out:

    Deal out 4 columns with 7 cards each and 4 columns with 6 cards each, with every card facing up and partially covering the one above it.

  • Cells and Foundation Piles:

    Make room above the Tableau for 4 Cells and 4 Foundation Piles, arranged in a single row.

  • Objective:

    Complete all the Foundation Piles in ascending order, from Ace to King.

  • The Challenge:

    Find the Aces and build your Foundation Piles, but filling up the Cells too quickly could leave you stuck!

  • Difficulty Level:

    Relaxed FreeCell allows you to move stacked columns, making the game much easier. If you’re looking for a laid-back game, this is the one for you.

Setting Up the Game

Dealing Out the Tableau

  • Item 1

    In Relaxed FreeCell, the Tableau consists of 4 columns with 7 cards each and 4 columns with 6 cards each, arranged side-by-side.

  • 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 4 Cells and 4 Foundation Piles, arranged in a single row.

Rules for Playing Relaxed FreeCell Solitaire

How to Win

Your goal is to build Foundation Piles. You win when every card has 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. A red card (Diamonds or Hearts) can only be placed under a black card (Spades or Clubs), and vice-versa.

  • Rule 2

    A card can only be stacked below a card that is one rank higher. For example, a 5 can only be placed under a 6.

  • Rule 3

    Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card.

  • Rule 4

    Unlike traditional FreeCell, stacked cards can be moved together (even if there isn’t enough room in the Tableau to move them individually).

Moving Cards In and Out of Cells

  • Rule 1

    Any card at the bottom of a column can be moved to an empty Cell.

  • Rule 2

    A card can be moved out of a Cell if there is a suitable place for it in the Tableau or a Foundation Pile.

  • Rule 3

    A Cell can only hold one card at a time. Cards cannot be stacked in Cells.

Building Foundation Piles

  • Rule 1

    To start a Foundation Pile, move an Ace to an empty Foundation Pile.

  • Rule 2

    Build each Foundation Pile by adding cards of the same suit that are one rank higher than the top card in the pile.

  • Rule 3

    For example, if the top card in a Foundation Pile is the 9 of Clubs, you can only add the 10 of Clubs 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 contains all 13 cards of a single suit in ascending order, starting with the Ace and ending with the King.

Other Rules

  • Rule 1

    Cards cannot be moved out of the Foundation Piles.

Playing Relaxed FreeCell Solitaire – The Layout

  • 1.The Tableau

    Deal 4 columns with 7 cards each and 4 columns with 6 cards, all face-up and slightly overlapping.

    The Tableau

  • 2.The Cells

    Leave 4 spaces above the Tableau for the Cells.

    The Cells

  • 3.The Foundation Piles

    Leave 4 more spaces above the Tableau for your Foundation Piles.

    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.

    Stack Cards in Alternating Colors

  • 2.Sort by Rank

    Cards in the Tableau can only be placed under cards that are one rank higher.

    Sort by Rank

  • 3.Store Cards in the Cells

    Use the Cells to store cards from the Tableau.

    Store Cards in the Cells

  • 4.Use Empty Spaces in the Tableau

    Empty spaces in the Tableau can be filled by any card.

    Use Empty Spaces in the Tableau

  • 5.Build Your Foundation Piles

    Build each Foundation Pile in ascending order (from Ace to King). You win when every Foundation Pile is complete!

    Build Your Foundation Piles

Strategies for Relaxed FreeCell Solitaire

Relaxed FreeCell eases some of the difficulty by allowing you to move stacks of cards, like you would in Klondike Solitaire. This might sound like a very small change to the rules, but it makes building the Foundation Piles and clearing the Tableau much easier.

It might be a relaxed version of the game, but you’ll still need a bit of skill to get a victory. Here are some tips for improving your gameplay:

  • Find Your Aces

    Before making your first move, scan the Tableau and locate all the Aces. Look for the ones that are lowest in the Tableau and work your way toward them.

  • Use the Cells Strategically

    Relaxed FreeCell is a very forgiving game, but you can still get stuck. Try to keep one or two Cells vacant as long as you can. If you fill them up too quickly, you might run out of moves.

  • Clear Away the Columns

    An empty space in the Tableau is like having an extra Cell to work with. So when you have the opportunity to clear a column, take it!

Similar Games to Relaxed FreeCell Solitaire

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  • Game 1

    Relaxed Pyramid Solitaire — A laid-back version of another Solitaire classic!

  • Game 2

    ForeCell — Turn up the difficulty with this challenging FreeCell variant!

  • Game 3

    Spider (1 Suit) — Get the hang of Spider Solitaire by playing with a single suit!

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