Keep a holding cell available.
A single pass through 96 stock cards makes each empty cell a valuable chance to rescue a rank before it is covered in the waste.
Last updated: September 2026
Build both copies of each suit
Two King foundations are available for every suit. Each descends to Ace, so a Queen can go onto either King of its suit. The choice matters because later ranks may arrive in a different order.
When both foundations need the same rank, consider which pile will accept the next visible card after this move. A non-base top can cross to its suit partner if it is the next descending rank there.
Reserve cells for near-term cards
The eight cells each hold one card taken from the waste top. A cell card can go only to a foundation, so a card parked too early may occupy its cell for most of the deal.
Before storing a card, inspect the foundation tops. Prefer cards that are one or two ranks away from play. Keep at least one cell empty when possible to protect a useful card revealed late in the stock.
Understand the rule choice
This site uses two decks: eight Kings start eight foundations, leaving 96 cards in the stock. Eight empty holding cells each accept one waste card. These are storage spaces for cards drawn from a one-pass stock, not FreeCell cells used to move tableau groups.
Draws advance one card at a time and the waste is not redealt. A foundation card never moves into a cell. These limits make the timing of cell placements central to this adaptation.