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Play Golf Solitaire with the rules at hand

Give this approach a try

Take a moment to read the table. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Your objective

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Take a moment to read the table.

The order of 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.

The controls to know

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Try this example

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

An important reminder

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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Questions that come up during play

What is the aim?

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

Waste queen accepts jack or king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

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

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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. 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. 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. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.