How to play
- Place 13 cards face-down as the reserve, with the top card face-up.
- Deal one card to start each foundation - it sets the starting rank for all four foundations.
- Deal four tableau cards. Build down in alternating colours.
- Reserve cards feed into the tableau in priority.
- Stock cards turn 3 at a time, with unlimited redeals.
Strategy & tips
- Play reserve cards aggressively - they're a bottleneck.
- Don't break a tableau column unless the move serves a clear plan.
- Track the deck on the second pass; you'll know what's still hiding.
Created by casino owner Richard Canfield in Saratoga Springs, ~1890.
