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Canfield Solitaire

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Making your first moves in Canfield Solitaire

Work at your own pace. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind. Build tableau runs down in alternating colours, wrapping ace to king. Reserve cards refill empty columns automatically. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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

Try a more deliberate round

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

The purpose of your moves

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

From the start of a round

  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.

How your actions work

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.

Put the rules into context

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Check this before moving on

A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Questions that come up during 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

With base rank 5, a foundation runs 5 through king, then ace through 4. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Complete four suited foundations beginning at the dealt base rank and wrapping king to ace. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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