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Canfield Solitaire: rules and examples
Try Canfield Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
How your actions work
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
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. Read the matching step again.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
For my first round, what is the goal of Canfield Solitaire?
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.
When I return, 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.
While learning, 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.
When I return, what format does Canfield Solitaire offer?
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.