Game guide · JK-TJ
Golf Solitaire: from controls to your first round
Begin with the objective. Remove all 35 tableau cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The purpose of your moves
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
From the start of a round
- 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.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
See how the rules apply
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Notice this detail
A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
