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How to play Canfield Solitaire
Canfield Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Canfield Solitaire?
For clarity: Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace.
Before I begin, how do I control Canfield Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Canfield Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, what format does Canfield Solitaire offer?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.