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How to Play Canfield Solitaire

Play Canfield Solitaire ↗

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Follow the steps for Canfield Solitaire

Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. Build tableau runs down in alternating colours, wrapping ace to king. Reserve cards refill empty columns automatically. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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

A focus for your next round

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The objective of a round

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective.

How a round unfolds

  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.

Choosing and moving on screen

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective.

An example to follow

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Keep this in mind

Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

More answers before you play

What is the aim?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Work at your own pace. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which version is played here?

Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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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