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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Golf Solitaire: a guide for your next round

Take a moment to read the table. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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

Try a more deliberate round

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

The goal to keep in mind

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

The order of play

  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.

Keyboard and screen controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.

See the idea in action

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use another round to revisit a decision.

A mistake to avoid

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Game-specific help

What is the aim?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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