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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Read before your next round of 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective. 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

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What you need to achieve

Remove all 35 tableau cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

From the start of a round

  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.

How to use the 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

See the idea in action

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

Pay attention to this rule

Keep the active rule in mind. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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