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Golf Solitaire: instructions and practice

An idea for your next attempt

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The purpose of your moves

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

From the start of a round

  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.

How to use the controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

One way to understand the rules

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Check this before moving on

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

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

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

What completes a round?

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

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.