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How to Play Canfield Solitaire

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Follow the steps for 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. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.

A small practice goal

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.

Aim for this result

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Start here and follow along

  1. Build tableau runs down in alternating colours, wrapping ace to king. Reserve cards refill empty columns automatically.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
  4. 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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

An example to follow

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.

A common point of confusion

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

Further help with the game

What is the goal of Canfield Solitaire?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace.

For a quick reminder, 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.

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.

For my first round, 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.

On this playing page, what format does Canfield Solitaire offer?

The key detail is this: Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.

While reading the Guide, 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.

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