Seahaven Towers belongs to the FreeCell family of solitaire games—card games that use temporary holding cells for strategic maneuvering. Try our other FreeCell variants: FreeCell Solitaire (the classic 4-cell version) and Eight Off (8 free cells with same-suit stacking).
Move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, building each suit from Ace to King. The game starts with 50 cards dealt to 10 tableau columns (5 per column) and 2 cards in the reserve cells.
Tableau: Build down by same suit. For example, place 7♠ on 8♠, not on 8♥.
Foundations: Build up by suit from Ace to King.
Four reserve cells on the left can hold one card each. Two cells start with cards from the deal. Use empty cells to temporarily store cards while rearranging the tableau.
Empty tableau columns can only receive a King. This rule makes empty columns extremely valuable for building complete same-suit sequences.
| Feature | Seahaven Towers | FreeCell |
|---|---|---|
| Tableau building | Same suit (♠ on ♠) | Alternating colors (♠ on ♥) |
| Tableau columns | 10 columns | 8 columns |
| Reserve cells | 4 (2 start with cards) | 4 (all empty) |
| Empty column rule | Kings only | Any card |
| Card movement | Supermoves (same-suit sequences) | Supermoves (alternating color) |
Seahaven Towers is a FreeCell-style solitaire game created by Art Cabral in 1988 and first released as part of his software company's card game collection. The game earned its nautical name from the concept of building "towers" of cards by suit, rising like lighthouses from a sea of cards.
What sets Seahaven Towers apart is its unique combination of same-suit building (like Spider) with free cell mechanics (like FreeCell). The Kings-only empty column rule creates a distinctive puzzle that rewards careful planning. With supermoves enabled, you can move sequences of same-suit cards based on available empty spaces.
With an estimated 85-90% win rate for skilled players, Seahaven Towers offers a satisfying balance of challenge and solvability. It's an excellent choice for players who enjoy the strategic depth of FreeCell but want a fresh twist.