Eight Off Solitaire

Play Eight Off Solitaire online. FreeCell variant with 8 reserve cells.

Eight Off

Game info

  • Decks: 1 (52 cards)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Game time: Medium
  • Win rate: ~90%
  • Type: Skill

Objective

Move all 52 cards to foundations, building Ace to King by suit.

The game

Foundations
  • 4 piles on the right
  • Build up in suit starting from Ace
Reserve Cells
  • 8 cells across the top (double FreeCell's four)
  • 4 begin with a card; 4 start empty
  • Each cell stores one card
  • More open cells means more cards movable at once
Tableau
  • 8 columns of 6 cards each
  • Build down by suit (not alternating colors)
  • Move same-suit sequences together
  • Only Kings fill empty columns

Eight Off vs FreeCell

Eight Off doubles the reserve cells (8 vs 4) but restricts tableau building to same-suit only. Empty columns accept only Kings, unlike FreeCell where any card works. The result is a similar feel with different tactical choices.

Strategy

  • Keep reserve cells open when possible
  • Create empty columns for King placement
  • Build same-suit sequences to maximize group moves