FreeCellOK is a lean and fast alternative to the classic MS Windows FreeCell.

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[INFO]
1=Info
2=FreeCellOK is a lean and fast alternative to the classic MS Windows FreeCell.
3=It focuses on strategic gameplay with modern adaptations and offers a portable option, allowing it to be started directly without installation.
4=The goal of the game is to move all cards to four foundation piles (Hearts, Diamonds, Spades, Clubs) in ascending order from Ace to King, with all cards visible from the start requiring strategic thinking.

[Help]
301=# FreeCell Overview
302=
303=**Game Objective:**
304=The goal of the game is to move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles. The free cells may be used as temporary holding spaces.
305=
306=You win when you have built four stacks on the foundation piles: one stack for each suit in ascending order from Ace to King.
307=
308=**Note:**
309=It is assumed that every game is winnable, although the formal proof for this is still pending.
310=
311=---
312=
313=# Game Layout and Card Distribution
314=
315=At the start of the game, all cards are dealt into eight columns:
316=- **Columns 1-4:** contain 7 cards
317=- **Columns 5-8:** contain 6 cards
318=
319=The playing area consists of:
320=- **4 Foundation Piles** (top right) - for the four suits
321=- **4 Free Cells** (top left) - as temporary holding spaces
322=- **8 Columns** - the main playing field
323=
324=---
325=
326=# How to Play FreeCell
327=
328=1. Click on the **Game** menu and select **New Game**.
329=2. Click on the card you wish to move, then click on the desired destination.
330=
331=**Moving Rules:**
332=
333=**Between Columns:**
334=- Cards must be in **descending order** (from King to Ace)
335=- Colors must **alternate** (Red/Black)
336=- **No limit** on the number of cards per column
337=
338=**To Foundation Piles:**
339=- Cards must be of the **same suit**
340=- Must be built in **ascending order** (from Ace to King)
341=- Maximum of 13 cards per foundation pile
342=
343=**Allowed Moves:**
344=- From the bottom of a column to:
345= - A Free Cell
346= - The bottom of another column
347= - A Foundation Pile
348=- From a Free Cell to:
349= - The bottom of a column
350= - A Foundation Pile
351=
352=---
353=
354=# How to Change Game Options
355=
356=1. Click on the **Game** menu and select **Options**.
357=2. Choose one of the following options:
358= - **Show messages for invalid moves**
359= - **Fast game (no animation)**
360= - **Double-click moves card to free cell**
361=
362=---
363=
364=# Strategies and Tips
365=
366=**Game Preparation:**
367=- First, analyze the card layout
368=- Identify hidden Aces and low cards behind high cards
369=
370=**Resource Management:**
371=- Try to keep free cells available as much as possible
372=- Empty columns are also valuable
373=- Use empty columns for Kings or long sequences
374=
375=**Advanced Techniques:**
376=- To view a partially hidden card: **Right-click**
377=- To quickly move a card to a free cell: **Double-click**
378=- To move multiple cards at once: Click on the bottom card of the sequence
379=- Maximum movable cards: `(Number of free cells + 1) × (Number of empty columns + 1)`
380=
381=**Automatic Functions:**
382=- FreeCell automatically moves unneeded cards to the foundations
383=- A card is considered unneeded when there are no lower cards of the opposite color left in play
384=- When only one valid move remains: **Title bar blinks** as a warning
385=
386=**Important Strategies:**
387=- Plan long moves in advance
388=- Avoid blocking low cards
389=- Use empty columns as temporary storage for entire sequences
390=- Keep an eye on color distribution for optimal move sequences
391=
392=---
393=
394=#The AI Player
395=
396=Press **A (AI)** or **T (Tip)**, as well as **N (Next Move)** or the **Spacebar**, to start the AI player.
397=Each time you press **A** or **T**, the AI automatically performs the next move from its calculated solution path.
398=
399=You can interrupt the AI player at any time, continue playing on your own, or request help again whenever needed. This gives you full control over the game and allows you to use the AI assistance flexibly—from a single tip to a step-by-step solution.
400=
401=This feature is available in both the **Standard FreeCell mode** and the **Easy mode**.
402=
403=---
404=

[menu]
1000=&Game
1001=New Game\tF2
1002=Language\t#LNG

1003=Bookmark
1004=Sound
1005=&Options
1006=&Cover page
1007=&Undo
1008=&Redo
1009=AI-Player

1011=Exit\tAlt+F4

1012=Standard
1013=Easy

1014=Select game

2000=&Info
2001=Best Times
2002=About
2003=Help\tF1
2004=Reset all points

3000=Theme
3001=Green Lacquered
3002=Blue Lacquered
3003=Red Lacquered
3004=Watercolor
3005=Dark
3006=Light
3007=Classic Gray
3008=Classic XP
3009=Green Table
3010=Blue Table
3011=Red Table

4000=Card Size
4001=Automatic

4003=Screenshot
4004=Save
4005=To Clipboard
4006=Send via Email

15001=Uninstall
15002=Are you sure you want to delete the app now?

[Install-er]
100200=Language
100201=Install
100202=Uninstall
100203=Autoupdate
100204=Desktop Shortcut
100205=Start Menu Shortcut
100206=Install for all users on this computer
100207=Start with Windows
100208=Folder
100209=Cancel
100210=... Change
100211=Portable Installation
100212=... License

100213=The folder cannot be created at that location
100214=Run as Administrator?
100215=Error creating the file
100216=You do not have administrative rights!\n#APP# does not need to be installed, e.g., simply copy the #APP#_Install.exe to the desktop and rename it to #APP#.exe.
100217="%s" already exists.\nShould it be OVERWRITTEN?
100218=The directory "%s" already exists.\nShould it and the data contained within be overwritten?
100219=The configuration file (INI) will not be overwritten!
100220=Install as Administrator
100221=Please close the program
100222=Error accessing the file

[DIV]
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100243=Send #AP# via Email
100244=FAQ
100245=History
100246=Homepage
100247=Support my work

100248=Are you sure you want to delete all leaderboard scores now?

[Dialogs]
50001=Best Times
50002=Beginner
50003=Intermediate
50004=Expert
50005=OK
50006=Congratulations!
50007=Please enter your name

50013=Select card background

50020=End current game?
50021=Congratulations, you won!
50022=Play again?
50023=Points:
50024=Time:

51001=Options

51002=&Show messages for invalid moves
51003=&Quick play (no animation)
51004=&Double-click moves card to free pile
51005=&Save game on exit
51006=&Right-click clears as much as possible

51007=Playing Card Animation
51008=Slow
51009=Standard
51010=Fast

51012=OK
51013=Cancel

[Share]
60001=Share and compare result online
60002=Share
60003=Save as Screenshot
60004=Screenshot to Clipboard

60005=Screenshot
60006=Here is a screenshot.
60007=Screenshot created and placed in the clipboard.
60008=Paste with Ctrl+V

[Score]
70000=Sorted by Time
70001=Sorted by Points
70002=Points
70003=Time
70004=Player
70005=Best Times Standard
70006=Best Times Easy
70007=Sorted by moves

70008=Date
70009=Rank
70010=Game Mode

70011=If more than 10 moves were made by the AI, no entry is added to the highscore list.

70021=Standard
70022=Easy
70023=Easy

70030=Press ESC to return to the game or F2 to start a new game

[AI Text]
70040=To the solution in %d moves!
70041=Please wait... Cancel with Esc
70042=Press the A key to get the solution from the AI ​​player.
70043=Maximum number of cards allowed: %d
70044=No solution found.
70045=If you are unsure what to do next, press the A (Ai) key.
70046=No card may be placed on aces.
70047=The move is invalid! Allowed is:
70048=or

70049=Press A, N, T, or the spacebar for next turn. You can take over the game at any time.
70050=Only one card can be placed in a free cell!
70051=Foundations (storage) can only be started with an Ace!


[Statistics]
80000=Statistics
80001=Total Games
80002=Games Won
80003=Winning Percentage ($)
80004=Best Score
80005=Average Time
80006=Longest Winning Streak
80007=Largest Score Streak

80010=Game ID:
80011=Moves:
80012=AI Moves:

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