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Learn the rules of Golf Solitaire
Try Golf Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Making your moves
- 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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
One way to understand the rules
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Golf Solitaire?
Remove all 35 tableau cards.
As a new player, how do I control Golf Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For my first round, what example helps explain Golf Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Waste queen accepts jack or king.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Golf Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For a quick reminder, what format does Golf Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Golf Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.