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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Know the goal in Golf Solitaire

A clear plan starts with the current position. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.

Take a closer look while playing

Begin with the objective. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Your goal

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

Work through the instructions

  1. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping.
  2. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
  3. Draw when useful.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

Learn from a sample situation

Waste queen accepts jack or king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

A useful caution

Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Common questions

What is the aim?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

How do I use the controls?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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