Comparison
FreeCell vs Penguin
| FreeCell | Penguin | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 15 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Hard |
| How much skill matters | High | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | Low | Low |
| Family | FreeCell family | FreeCell family |
| Good for beginners | No | No |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
FreeCell
Nearly every deal is winnable with the right plan — four free cells give just enough room to maneuver every card into place.
All 52 cards are dealt face up into eight columns — four of seven cards, four of six — so nothing is hidden from the first move. Four free cells sit alongside, each holding exactly one card.
Penguin
A seven-cell FreeCell relative where the first card dealt sets the starting rank for every foundation.
All 52 cards are dealt face up into seven columns of seven, so nothing is hidden. Seven cells sit alongside, each holding one card.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, FreeCell or Penguin?
- FreeCell is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Penguin is rated hard — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.