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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Find your footing in Golf Solitaire

Begin with the objective. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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

A small practice goal

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What you are aiming for

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.

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.

The controls to know

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

An example before you play

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

Notice this detail

Keep the active rule in mind. 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.

Read these answers for extra help

What is the aim?

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

Which format is available?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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