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Golf Solitaire: from controls to your first round

An idea for your next attempt

Work at your own pace. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The goal to keep in mind

Remove all 35 tableau cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

How to proceed

  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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace.

Learn from a sample situation

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

Avoid this misunderstanding

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. Begin with the objective. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

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

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.