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Canfield Solitaire: what to know before playing
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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Put the rules into context
With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
A mistake to avoid
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, 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 learning, how do I control Canfield Solitaire?
The key detail is this: 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?
The key detail is this: With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4.
As a new player, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
When I return, which play mode does Canfield Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.