Freecell

"An Answer to Solitaire in the Twenty-First Century"

Imagine a game of Solitaire where all the cards are laid out for you. Imagine that any card could be anywhere. Imagine that you have to put these cards back into order, somehow. Do this, and you’re imagining FreeCell.

More often than not, when your playing, you’re stumped. With some many cards (and so little space), FreeCell is very difficult. Even so, once you learn how to play, this game is not only exciting, but addictive.

Obviously, the replayability of this game is outstanding. With Thirty-two THOUSAND possible games on the computer, you can play forever and never get the same game twice! Win or not, you can always start the game over, or even take back some moves.

While you can play FreeCell without your computer (it takes just a standard deck of 54 cards, minus the 2 Jokers), it is much easier and user-friendly on the PC. Neat, organized and quick, the computerized version actually designs games you do have a chance of winning. With a regular deck of cards, anything is possible. Also, with the point-and-click swiftness of computer play, you can begin and start playing with more ease and enjoyment (as there is no pick-up other than clicking the “x” on the program!)

While FreeCell is addictive, it is still plainly a card game. After a few hours of unsuccessful playing, you will often find yourself frustrated and wanting to quit. While the game is addictive, it can be a pain as well, when you get dealt games you just can’t beat! Still, FreeCell waits for you to return, with easier, and harder games, and the addiction continues!

The only problem I have ever had with FreeCell is figuring out how to play! When I first learned about the game, I knew I wanted to try it, as I am a lover of card games. Starting out, I didn’t understand what to do. After reading, however, the game’s excellent and resourceful “Help” section, I soon learned the object, and how to play the game! Once you learn how to play, you’ll never forget FreeCell!

I would recommend, if your computer doesn’t carry this game when you purchased it and you are an avid card game lover, to purchase a copy of this game. FreeCell is fun, addictive, and not hard to play! You will find you invested your money well!

FreeCell is truly Solitaire for the new age. An addictive and exciting game with over 32000 different “hands”, FreeCell is replayable again and again. Go out and get a copy, and play it today!

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 03/29/01, Updated 03/29/01