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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Know the goal in 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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

Something to practise

Keep the active rule in mind. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Aim for this result

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

Getting comfortable with the controls

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. Begin with the objective.

An example to follow

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

Where a round can go wrong

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.

Answers about the rules and controls

What is the aim?

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

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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

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

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