How to Play Canfield Solitaire

THE PLAYBOOK · GZDINGZAN

The essentials of playing Canfield Solitaire

Open Canfield Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Look at what changes after your first action. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

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

Practice beyond the first move

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.

The challenge in front of you

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. Check the rules when you are unsure.

Start here and follow along

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.

Your inputs

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.

Put the rules into context

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Watch out for this

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. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

Clarifying the way this game works