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How to play Canfield Solitaire
Take a moment with Canfield Solitaire before moving to another game. 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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
For this browser game, 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.
As a new player, 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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Canfield Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Canfield Solitaire?
For clarity: 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.
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.
