Golf Solitaire
Clear the seven columns by playing a card one rank above or below the waste card.
Goal
Clear all 35 tableau cards.
Rhythm
Plan the longest run.
Assist
Hint, Undo, and Restart.
WeightPlay Original Game Guide
Golf Solitaire
Golf Solitaire is a fast one-waste-chain puzzle. Clear seven columns of five face-up cards by playing the exposed card one rank above or below the Waste card, then turn Stock when the route ends.
DifficultyEasy to Challenging
Estimated Play Time3-10 minutes
Skills TrainedPattern Recognition · Planning · Focus
World and Mission
Golf keeps every tableau card visible but makes the exposed ends matter. The best route is a long run that opens a column before the Stock is needed.
This strict classic version does not wrap Ace to King, keeping each route readable and making the Stock timing the central decision.
How the Systems Work
The tableau has seven columns with five face-up cards each. Only the exposed end card of a column is playable.
A playable card is exactly one rank above or below the Waste card; suits do not matter.
Consecutive tableau plays build Combo. Stock cards provide a one-way source of new Waste cards.
Hint highlights a playable exposed card. Undo restores every column, Waste, Stock, combo, and score.
How to Play
- Use the initial Waste card as the start of the route.
- Tap an exposed column card one rank above or below it.
- Continue the longest useful run to clear columns.
- Turn Stock when no legal tableau card remains.
- Clear all 35 tableau cards before Stock is exhausted.
Strategy Tips
- Look across all seven exposed cards before choosing the first move.
- Prefer a move that exposes a fresh column end and keeps several ranks available.
- Remember that Ace and King do not wrap in this version.
- Protect the Stock for moments when no tableau route remains.
- Use Undo to test whether the longer-looking route actually opens more cards.
Campaign and Difficulty Growth
Every deal uses 35 face-up tableau cards and a supporting Stock.
The short loop is easy to learn but rewards increasingly careful route selection.
Longer chains improve Combo and make the clear feel satisfying without relying on a timer.
Developer Design Note
Golf uses the shared Card Engine and battle canvas with a compact seven-column layout, original visuals, touch and mouse play, tutorial, Hint, Undo, and sound preference.
Parent Note
Golf Solitaire is a general-audience card puzzle recommended for ages 9+ and family play. No account is required; preferences stay in this browser.
FAQ
- How many tableau cards are there?
- Seven columns hold five cards each, for 35 tableau cards.
- Do suits matter?
- No. Only rank matters for the one-above or one-below rule.
- Does Ace wrap to King?
- No. This strict classic version keeps Ace and King at the ends.
- When should I draw Stock?
- Draw when no useful exposed tableau card can continue the Waste chain.
- Can I undo?
- Yes. Undo restores the full prior board and chain.
