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Seahaven Towers Solitaire is a Freecell variant played with ten tableau columns and four free cells. Same-suit building and a Kings-only empty column rule create a tighter, more strategic challenge than standard Freecell while still giving you the free cells needed to maneuver through complex positions.
What is Seahaven Towers Solitaire?
Seahaven Towers uses a single 52-card deck. All cards are dealt face-up across ten tableau columns (five cards per column, with two remaining cards placed in the free cells). Four foundation piles build from Ace to King in suit. Tableau columns build down by the same suit, and only Kings may be placed on empty columns. Four free cells serve as temporary storage for single cards.
How does Seahaven Towers differ from Freecell?
Standard Freecell uses eight columns with alternating-color building and allows any card on empty columns. Seahaven Towers uses ten columns with same-suit building and restricts empty columns to Kings only. The two extra columns partially compensate for the stricter building rules, but the Kings-only restriction removes a key flexibility that makes standard Freecell more forgiving.
How to play Seahaven Towers Solitaire
Rules and objective
Move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, each built from Ace to King in a single suit. Tableau columns build down by the same suit. Only one card at a time may be moved (though the game auto-calculates supermoves for sequences). Empty columns accept only Kings. Four free cells hold single cards temporarily.
Game setup
- Shuffle a standard 52-card deck.
- Deal five face-up cards to each of ten columns (50 cards).
- Place the remaining two cards face-up in the first two free cells.
- Reserve space for four foundation piles (one per suit).
Strategies to win Seahaven Towers Solitaire
- Free up Kings early. Since only Kings can go on empty columns, having Kings trapped deep in columns is the most common way to lose. Prioritize uncovering and moving Kings to create workspace.
- Keep free cells available. With same-suit building, your options are more limited than standard Freecell. Reserve free cells for critical moments rather than using them casually.
- Build same-suit runs on the tableau. Every card placed in suit on the tableau is one fewer card you need to route through free cells later.
- Plan multiple moves ahead. The restricted empty-column rule means you cannot use empty columns as flexible temporary storage. Think carefully before emptying a column, since only a King can refill it.
Seahaven Towers vs similar Freecell games
| Game | Columns | Free cells | Build rule | Empty column | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freecell | 8 | 4 | Alternating color | Any card | ~82% |
| Seahaven Towers | 10 | 4 | Same suit | Kings only | ~75% |
| ForeCell | 8 | 4 | Same suit | Kings only | ~60% |
| Baker's Game | 8 | 4 | Same suit | Any card | ~75% |
Winning odds and difficulty
Seahaven Towers wins roughly 75% of the time with skilled play. The ten columns provide good working space, but the same-suit building and Kings-only restriction make it significantly harder than standard Freecell. Players who enjoy Baker's Game will find a similar challenge here.
Seahaven Towers Solitaire FAQ
How many columns does Seahaven Towers have?
Ten. Each column starts with five face-up cards. The two remaining cards from the 52-card deck are placed in the free cells, giving you immediate access to 12 exposed cards.
Can any card go on an empty column in Seahaven Towers?
No. Only Kings may be placed on empty tableau columns. This is a key difference from standard Freecell where any card can fill an empty column.
Is Seahaven Towers harder than Freecell?
Yes. The same-suit building rule and Kings-only empty column restriction both reduce your options compared to standard Freecell. However, the two extra tableau columns help compensate, keeping the win rate around 75%.
Why are two cards dealt to the free cells?
52 cards divided by 10 columns gives 5 per column with 2 remainder. These extras go directly to free cells, giving you two immediately playable cards but reducing your starting free cell capacity to two open slots.
What is the difference between Seahaven Towers and ForeCell?
Both use same-suit building with Kings-only empty columns. ForeCell uses 8 columns (like standard Freecell) while Seahaven Towers uses 10. The extra columns make Seahaven Towers more winnable.