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How to play Canfield Solitaire
Read the aim of Canfield Solitaire, then make your first move. Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Review a difficult moment
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- Build tableau runs down in alternating colours, wrapping ace to king. Reserve cards refill empty columns automatically.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
What is the goal of Canfield Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace.
Before I begin, how do I control Canfield Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Canfield Solitaire?
With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4.
What should I watch out for in Canfield Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For my first round, what format does Canfield Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does Canfield Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
