Game guide · GCROWNSPA
A practical guide to Golf Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What the game asks you to do
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Start here and follow along
- 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Take a moment to read the table.
Follow the example
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Pay attention to this rule
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
More answers before you play
What is the aim?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Work at your own pace. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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.