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How to play Golf Solitaire
Open Golf Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Remove all 35 tableau cards. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping.
- Click an exposed card or eligible pair to remove it.
- Draw when useful.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Golf Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Remove all 35 tableau cards.
For this browser game, how do I control Golf Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While learning, what example helps explain Golf Solitaire?
Waste queen accepts jack or king.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Golf Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does Golf Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Golf Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
