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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Golf Solitaire

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Learn the rules 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. 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 focus for your next round

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

The challenge in front of you

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

The playing sequence

  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. Work at your own pace.

A useful example

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

A useful caution

Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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.

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. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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