How to Play Canfield Solitaire

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How to play Canfield Solitaire

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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

Focus on one rule

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Your goal

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

Step by step

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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.

A useful example

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.

Watch out for this

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Common questions