Seven-by-Five Solitaire
Seven-by-Five is a more difficult version of FreeCell and gets its name from its seven tablaus and five cells.
Odds of winning: Very High
Almost every game is winnable (99%).
Skill Level: All Skill
Winning is determined by skill. Little to no luck is involved.
How to Play Seven-by-Five
Game Objective
Move all cards to the four foundations.
Foundation Rules
- There are four foundations.
- An Ace may move to an empty foundation.
- The foundations build up by the same suit.
- For example the 4♠ may move onto the 3♠ and the 4♦ may move onto the 3♦. Starting with the 4♠ the following sequence can build on top 5♠ 6♠ 7♠ 8♠.
Cell Rules
- There are five cells.
- Any card may fill an empty space.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are seven tableaus.
- Any card may fill an empty space.
- The tableaus build down by alternating colors.
- For example the 5♠ may move onto the 6♦ and the 5♥ may move onto the 6♣. Starting with the 5♥ the following sequence can build on top 4♠ 3♦ 2♣.
- Any card may move to an empty tableau.
- Sequences of cards built down by alternating color can move together as a group.
Strategy & Tips
Even though almost every game is winnable (99%) use these 3 tips for the best chance of beating each game:
- Keep the five free cells, free where possible. They are used to help move the large stacks of cards.
- An empty tableau doubles the number of cards you can move between tableaus.
- Any single card may be moved to a free cell space.
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