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The essentials of playing Canfield Solitaire
Open Canfield Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. 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. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Take a closer look while playing
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
One way to understand the rules
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. Keep the controls nearby.
Check this before moving on
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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
A few questions answered
While learning, what is the goal of Canfield Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace.
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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Canfield Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Canfield Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does Canfield Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Canfield Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.