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Canfield Solitaire: how a round works
Bring your attention to one round of Canfield Solitaire. 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. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Give this approach a try
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
A common point of confusion
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
A few questions answered
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.
When I return, 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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Canfield Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While learning, what format does Canfield Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Thirteen reserve cards, four columns, draw-three recyclable stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Before I begin, which play mode does Canfield Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.