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Whatever card is dealt will be the rank that has to begin all the foundations. If a 6 of hearts is dealt, that would mean each foundation suit would then be started with a 6 (instead of with Aces, as in Klondike).

Play is similar to Klondike in that cards can be moved onto the next higher card of an alternating color. However, in Canfield the play is circular, meaning a King can be played on an Ace. The same is true in the foundation piles.

When stacks are emptied from the tableau, a new card is added from the Reserve. The remaining cards after the deal are flipped in groups of threes and played wherever possible. The object is to move all the cards into their proper foundation piles.

Free Cell

Free Cell is another of the one person card games that was made popular through home computers. The object of Free cell is also to sort the cards into four piles by suit, in ascending order (Ace through King).

The biggest difference in Free Cell is in the layout. At the beginning of the game, all of the cards are arranged face up in 8 columns (each partially covering the card below, but revealing enough to see the rank).

The foundation cards (Aces) will be moved to four spots in the upper right as they become available. Four 'free cells" are available in the upper left. These are four spots where cards from the tableau can be moved to free lower cards. They can then be moved either to a foundation pile or back to the tableau.

To play, cards can be moved onto the next higher card of an alternating color. Only one card can be moved at a time. The game is over when all of the cards are sorted into the proper foundation piles or there are no remaining free moves.

Hundreds of one person card games are now available on home computers, on hand-held games, and even on cell phones. Whether you grab a deck of cards or play the computer versions, you are sure to find your own favorite Solitaire game.

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