Tips

Keyboard Shortcuts

You can use keyboard shortcuts to control the game.

Game Controls:

  • N or F2 — Start a new game
  • A — Restart the current game

In-Game Actions:

  • 1 - 8 — Select a card from columns 1-8
  • 9 — Move a selected card to a HomeCell
  • 0 — Move a selected card to a FreeCell
  • U or F10 — Undo the last move

Game Outcomes

The outcome of a game depends on whether you are the first person to solve it.

For Unsolved Games

When playing a game that has not yet been solved by anyone:

  • Success: You win by successfully moving all cards to the HomeCells.
  • Failure: The game ends because you have no more legal moves available.
  • Give Up: You choose to end the game by clicking the 'Give Up' button.
  • Runaway: You leave the game unfinished (e.g., by closing the browser).

For Previously Solved Games

When playing a game that someone else has already solved:

  • Takeover: You successfully solve the game again, 'taking over' the win.
  • Defeat: Your attempt to re-solve the game ends because you have no more legal moves.
  • Withdraw: You choose to end your attempt by clicking the 'Give Up' button.
  • Runaway: Same as above; you leave the game unfinished.

Other Tips

It can be difficult to distinguish the suit of the bottom card on a HomeCell pile (e.g., telling Hearts from Diamonds). To check the suit, simply right-click on the pile, and the bottom card will temporarily pop up for a clear view.