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How to Play Canfield Solitaire

Play Canfield Solitaire ↗

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Find your footing in Canfield Solitaire

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build tableau runs down in alternating colours, wrapping ace to king. Reserve cards refill empty columns automatically. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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

Build familiarity through play

Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What you are aiming for

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

How to proceed

  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. Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Input guidance

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.

Follow the example

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Avoid this misunderstanding

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Questions that come up during play

What is the aim?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

How do I use the controls?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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