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How to Play Golf Solitaire

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The Golf Solitaire playbook

Work at your own pace. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.

Build familiarity through play

Keep the active rule in mind. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Use another round to revisit a decision.

The purpose of your moves

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Take a moment to read the table.

The steps to play

  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.

Your inputs

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

Learn from a sample situation

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

A mistake to avoid

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

If you are unsure

What is the aim?

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

Which format is available?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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