Seahaven Towers is the strictest of the FreeCell family — only 3 free cells, same-suit sequences required, and empty columns can only hold Kings. If you can master Seahaven, every other solitaire game will feel easy.
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Seahaven Towers uses a single 52-card deck. The 52 cards are dealt face-up into 10 columns: the first 8 columns get 5 cards each, and the last 2 get 6 cards (some layouts deal all 10 columns evenly with 5 each plus 2 remaining cards). Only 3 free cells are available. Four foundation piles start empty and build from Ace to King by suit.
Core Rules
- Tableau sequences: Same suit, descending (e.g., 7♥ → 6♥ → 5♥).
- Free cells: Only 3 — significantly fewer than FreeCell's 4.
- Empty columns: Can only hold a King (much more restrictive than FreeCell).
- Foundations: Ace to King by suit.
The combination of same-suit sequences, only 3 free cells, and King-only empty columns makes Seahaven one of the hardest mainstream solitaire games.
How to Approach Seahaven
Seahaven demands extreme forward planning. With only 3 free cells, every temporary card placement is precious. Here is how to approach it:
Identify Your First Ace
Find which Ace is most accessible and plan the entire chain of moves needed to reach it. In Seahaven, uncovering an Ace often requires 5-10 careful preparatory moves.
Protect Your Free Cells
Never fill all 3 free cells without a clear plan for emptying at least one. Running out of free cells with no valid moves is how most Seahaven games are lost.
Build Long Suit Sequences
Long same-suit sequences can be moved as a unit (if you have free cells available). Build them whenever you can — they are your most powerful tool.
Win Rate
Seahaven Towers has a win rate of approximately 50-60% with skilled play. Many deals require very specific move orders to solve. If you enjoy a tough challenge and like thinking 10+ moves ahead, Seahaven will keep you engaged for hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free cells does Seahaven Towers have?
Seahaven Towers has only 3 free cells, compared to 4 in FreeCell and 7 in Penguin. This is a significant constraint that makes the game much harder.
Can you put any card in an empty column in Seahaven Towers?
No — empty columns in Seahaven Towers can only hold Kings. This is much more restrictive than FreeCell where any card can go in an empty column.
Is Seahaven Towers harder than FreeCell?
Yes, significantly harder. The combination of same-suit sequences, only 3 free cells, and King-only empty columns gives it a win rate around 50-60% versus nearly 100% for FreeCell.
What is the win rate for Seahaven Towers?
With skilled play, approximately 50-60% of Seahaven Towers deals are winnable. Some deals are genuinely unsolvable.
What makes Seahaven Towers different from Baker's Game?
Seahaven Towers has 10 columns (vs 8 in Baker's Game), only 3 free cells (vs 4), and empty columns accept only Kings (vs any card in Baker's Game). Seahaven is generally harder.