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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Read before your next round of Golf Solitaire

Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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

Something to practise

Work at your own pace. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Use another round to revisit a decision.

The purpose of your moves

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

How to proceed

  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.

Input guidance

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Put the rules into context

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

Where a round can go wrong

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Helpful answers for players

What is the aim?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Begin with the objective. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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.

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