FreeCell variants
The same idea, eleven ways. Each variant changes a few rules: how many decks, how many free cells, how columns build, and what can go into an empty column.
| Variant | Cards | Free cells | Columns | Build | Foundations | Empty column |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCell | 52 | 4 | 8 | Alt. colour | 4 | Any |
| Easy FreeCell | 52 | 6 | 8 | Alt. colour | 4 | Any |
| Relaxed FreeCell | 52 | 4 | 8 | Alt. colour | 4 | Any |
| Double FreeCell | 104 | 6 | 10 | Alt. colour | 4 ×2 | Any |
| FreeCell Two Decks | 104 | 8 | 10 | Alt. colour | 8 | Any |
| Baker's Game | 52 | 4 | 8 | Same suit | 4 | Any |
| Eight Off | 52 | 8 (4 full) | 8 | Same suit | 4 | Kings |
| Seahaven Towers | 52 | 4 (2 full) | 10 | Same suit | 4 | Kings |
| 3-Cell FreeCell | 52 | 3 | 8 | Alt. colour | 4 | Any |
| 2-Cell FreeCell | 52 | 2 | 8 | Alt. colour | 4 | Any |
| 1-Cell FreeCell | 52 | 1 | 8 | Alt. colour | 4 | Any |
Classic
FreeCellThe classic solitaire from Windows: 52 cards, 4 free cells, 8 columns. Nearly every deal can be won, so every loss is a puzzle you can replay.Easy FreeCellClassic FreeCell with 6 free cells instead of 4. The extra room makes it a gentle start for new players.Relaxed FreeCellClassic FreeCell without the move limit: any ordered run can move as a group, however many free cells are open.
Two decks
Double FreeCellFreeCell with two decks: 104 cards, 6 free cells and 10 columns. Each of the 4 foundations is built from Ace to King twice.FreeCell Two Decks104 cards, 8 free cells, 10 columns and 8 foundations, one for each suit of each deck.
By suit
Baker's GameThe 1920s ancestor of FreeCell. Same layout, but columns build down in the same suit instead of alternating colours.Eight OffEight free cells, but four start full. Columns build down by suit, and only a King may fill an empty column.Seahaven TowersTen columns of five cards and four cells with two already filled. Build down by suit; only Kings go into empty columns.
Fewer cells
3-Cell FreeCellClassic FreeCell with one cell taken away. Same deal numbers, noticeably tighter.2-Cell FreeCellOnly two free cells. Planning several moves ahead becomes essential.1-Cell FreeCellA single free cell. For players who find classic FreeCell too easy.
Double FreeCell vs FreeCell Two Decks
Both use 104 cards and 10 columns, but they are different games. Double FreeCell has 6 free cells and 4 foundations that are each built from Ace to King twice. FreeCell Two Decks has 8 free cells and 8 foundations, one per suit per deck.