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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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A practical guide to Golf Solitaire

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.

One thing to notice as you play

Begin with the objective. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What the game asks you to do

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Work at your own pace.

How a round unfolds

  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.

Your inputs

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.

Put the rules into context

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

Watch out for this

Take a moment to read the table. 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.

Game-specific help

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Begin with the objective. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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