Comparison
Seahaven Towers vs Eight Off
| Seahaven Towers | Eight Off | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 15 min | 16 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| 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.
Seahaven Towers
A FreeCell relative played with ten tableau columns and only two free cells.
Ten columns of five cards are dealt face up, with two cells alongside for parking single cards. Columns build down in suit — the strict rule — and foundations build each suit up from Ace.
Eight Off
A roomier FreeCell cousin with eight free cells and stricter suit-based tableau building.
Eight columns of six cards are dealt face up, and the four cards left over go straight into cells — so of the eight cells you start with, half are already occupied. Columns build down by suit in the traditional rules, foundations build each suit up from Ace to King, and you move one card at a time, though free cells effectively let you shift a whole run.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Seahaven Towers or Eight Off?
- Seahaven Towers is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Eight Off is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.