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The essentials of playing Canfield Solitaire
Start Canfield Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
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. Start with a deliberate move.
The order of play
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Follow the example
With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Pay attention to this rule
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions about this game
As a new player, what is the goal of Canfield Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Canfield Solitaire?
For clarity: With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4.
Before I begin, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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 this browser game, 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.