Game guide · CXCWGS
Understand the basics of Golf Solitaire
Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Work at your own pace. Take an exposed bottom card one rank above or below the waste top, allowing ace–king wrapping. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Work at your own pace. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
The goal to keep in mind
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
The steps to play
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective.
Learn from a sample situation
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A mistake to avoid
Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
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.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take a moment to read the table. 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. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
