Game guide · QWBEN
Learn your way around Golf Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Take a moment to read the table. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What counts as success
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
A walkthrough of the rules
- Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping.
- Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
- Draw when useful.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How your actions work
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. A clear plan starts with the current position.
An example to follow
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Notice this detail
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.