THE PLAYBOOK · LYSTDQ
Your guide to Golf Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Golf Solitaire. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
Bring this focus to a round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
What you are aiming for
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
An important reminder
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the goal of Golf Solitaire?
Remove all 35 tableau cards.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Golf Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Waste queen accepts jack or king.
For my first round, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.