Game guide · ITCGT
A practical guide to Golf Solitaire
Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
A clear plan starts with the current position. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Your objective
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
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.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
Learn from a sample situation
Waste queen accepts jack or king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Watch out for this
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Questions about this game
What is the aim?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Seven columns of five, one stock pass. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
Waste queen accepts jack or king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. 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. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Remove all 35 tableau cards. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.