Glossary

Reserve

Reviewed 8 November 2026 · Every classic solitaire, and where to play it online

Short answer

A pile of cards set aside at the start, playable one card at a time.

Why it matters

Canfield's 13-card reserve is where most games are won or lost; Scorpion holds back three cards to deal later.

See it in play

Read Canfield solitaire online: reserve and wrapping foundations, then try it on Solitaire Online (solitaire-online.com).

Sources

Pagat.com: patience and solitaire games: A long-running independent reference for card game rules.
Solitaire Online: types of solitaire: The site's guide to solitaire families.

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