Golf Solitaire

Tap cards 1 higher or lower than the current card.

Golf Solitaire is a fun and simple to pick up but also offers a great challenge. To begin draw a card by tapping the draw pile at the bottom of the screen. That card then becomes the active card. Find a card that is numbered either 1 higher or lower than the active card to collect it. If you get stuck draw another card. The numbers of special cards are as follows: A=1, J=11, Q=12, K=13.

Interesting Facts

• The game is considered one of the most mathematically complex solitaire variants, with researchers studying its optimal strategies
• Unlike traditional solitaire games, Golf Solitaire doesn’t require suits to match, making it more accessible to beginners
• The game has been featured in numerous computer solitaire collections since the early days of personal computing
• Some variations of Golf Solitaire include special rules for Kings, such as allowing them to be removed regardless of the current card
• The game’s simplicity makes it perfect for quick play sessions, with most games lasting between around 5 minutes

Strategy Tips

• Try to clear the tableau from top to bottom to maximize your options
• Keep track of the cards you’ve seen to make better decisions about which cards to remove
• Don’t be afraid to draw new cards early in the game when you have more options
• Remember that Aces and Kings are particularly valuable as they can only be removed in one way

Have a great game of Golf!

(Game by Gaz Thomas)

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