canfield

canfield

The canfield command is a text-based implementation of the classic Canfield solitaire card game. It allows users to play the game directly from their Linux terminal. The game is rendered using ASCII characters, providing a retro and minimalist gaming experience. Users interact with the game by entering commands to move cards between piles and the foundation. The goal, as in the original Canfield solitaire, is to move all cards to the foundation piles, built up by suit from the foundation card. Canfield is known for its challenging gameplay, requiring strategic thinking and careful planning. The canfield command offers a simple way to enjoy this classic game on a Linux system. It's a lightweight program typically found in distributions that include a suite of console-based games.

The game begins with a tableau consisting of a foundation card, a reserve pile, a build pile, and a stock pile. Cards are moved between piles following specific rules to build up the foundation by suit.
User interaction is through single-character commands, such as moving cards, dealing new cards from the stock, or revealing cards in the reserve.

While no official standard exists for command names used to interact with the game, commonly a single letter such as 'm' might be used to move a card from one pile to another pile. Also commands for
new game (n), displaying the current state (d), or to quit the game (q).