Canfield for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Canfield is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The home piles start at the rank of the first card dealt and go round past the King. Play out the reserve pile too.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Canfield
Canfield is a traditional solitaire found in card game books for generations.
How to play Canfield
- Tap Play now. Canfield opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Move a card, or tap the stock. The reserve fills any gap.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Ace to Seven. A small reserve. Turn one card at a time.
- Medium: Ace to Ten. A bigger reserve.
- Harder: A full deck. Turn the stock three cards at a time.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Canfield because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Canfield easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Ace to Seven. A small reserve. Turn one card at a time. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A full deck. Turn the stock three cards at a time.
Can I play Canfield on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Canfield?
Canfield is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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