Canfield FAQ
Canfield Solitaire FAQ
Answers to common questions about Canfield Solitaire.
What is Canfield Solitaire?
Canfield is a challenging solitaire game played with one deck. The unique feature is the 'base card'—a randomly dealt card that determines what rank builds the foundations.
What is the base card in Canfield?
The first card dealt to the foundation sets the base rank. All four foundations must build using cards of the same rank as the base card, regardless of suit.
How do the foundations work?
Each foundation builds up in rank from the base card, wrapping from King back to Ace. Cards must match the suit of the top card on each foundation.
What is the reserve?
The reserve consists of 13 cards dealt face-up in a stack. Only the top card is playable, but when one is removed, the next card automatically flips face-up.
What is the tableau?
The tableau has 4 columns, each starting with one face-up card. Cards are built down in rank with alternating colors (red on black).
How many cards do I draw from stock?
The default is drawing 3 cards at a time from the stock to the waste pile. Only the top waste card is playable at any time.
Can I move cards between tableau columns?
Yes, tableau columns can receive cards built down in descending rank with alternating colors. When a tableau column empties, the reserve automatically fills it.
Can I undo moves?
Yes, Canfield features unlimited undo. Click undo to reverse your last move and try a different approach.
How do I win at Canfield?
Move all 52 cards to the four foundations. Winning requires getting all cards off the tableau, reserve, and stock into the foundations.
What's the best strategy for Canfield?
Watch the base card carefully—it determines your building order. Try to keep tableau columns balanced. Don't neglect the reserve; it feeds playable cards throughout the game.