Golf SolitaireClear seven columns of cards by sequencing ranks onto a waste pile in Golf Solitaire, a free browser card game created by DrMop.
Golf Solitaire
What is Golf Solitaire?
Golf Solitaire is a 2D casual card game created by DrMop in 2020. Your goal is to clear seven columns of cards by moving them to a single foundation pile in ascending or descending sequence. It runs directly in modern web browsers on desktop and mobile devices without requiring any downloads or account creation.
Key features
- Single-deck layout: Built using a standard 52-card deck arranged across seven active columns.
- Sequential matching: Clear cards by choosing values that sit one rank above or below the current top card.
- Draw pile: Turn over fresh cards from the reserve stack whenever the visible board offers no legal moves.
- In-game hint tool: Highlights the best available move when you are unsure how to proceed.
- Card steal feature: Pulls a random card directly from the columns to keep your run alive during tight spots.
- Responsive design: Plays smoothly in landscape orientation across mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
How to play
- Observe the cards showing at the bottom of the seven vertical columns and check the active card on the waste pile.
- Select an exposed column card that is exactly one value higher or lower than the waste card to move it onto the pile.
- Continue linking chains of sequential cards to clear multiple items from the board in a single run.
- Flip a new card from the face-down draw pile when no cards on the board can connect to your current waste card.
- Use the hint button if you need help finding an active match, or trigger the steal option when completely blocked.
- Finish the match by transferring every single column card into the waste pile before the draw deck runs dry.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard / mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|
| Select and play a card | Left-click card | Tap card |
| Draw replacement card | Left-click draw stack | Tap draw stack |
| Show best move | Left-click hint button | Tap hint button |
| Take random column card | Left-click steal button | Tap steal button |
Sequencing mechanics and assistance
Success in Golf Solitaire depends on building long runs while managing the remaining draw pile. Because cards move to the waste pile based strictly on adjacent numerical rank, planning ahead allows you to uncover buried cards across multiple columns. If the board runs out of sequential options, turning over a draw card provides a new base value. For challenging positions, the built-in hint system identifies optimal paths, while the steal mechanism extracts an extra card to prevent sudden dead ends.
Tips and strategy
- Target deep columns first: Prioritize clearing columns with the most remaining cards to reveal more possibilities early in the game.
- Look for bidirectional runs: Plan sequences that can climb up and then reverse back down to maximize the number of cards removed per turn.
- Preserve the draw pile: Exhaust every valid sequence on the table before turning over a fresh card from the reserve.
- Save assistance tools: Reserve the steal button for late-game situations where no other legal plays exist.
Similar games
If you enjoy fast-paced card puzzles, try these related titles on this site:
- Tri Peaks Solitaire offers a similar ascending and descending card clearing mechanic arranged across three pyramid peaks.
- Spooky Tripeaks combines classic layout-clearing rules with a themed visual presentation.
- Spider Solitaire 2 Suits provides a deeper multi-column challenge focused on building complete suit sequences.
Developer and history
Golf Solitaire was developed by DrMop and released in April 2020. The creator has built several popular browser adaptations of classic card games, including Solitaire Social.