Comparison
Golf vs FreeCell
| Golf | FreeCell | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 6 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Easy | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | Low | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | High | Low |
| Family | Golf family | FreeCell family |
| Good for beginners | Yes | No |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
Golf
Clear seven tableau columns by playing cards one rank higher or lower than the current waste card.
Seven columns of five cards are dealt face up, and one card starts the foundation. Play the exposed card at the bottom of any column onto the foundation whenever it is one rank above or below the current foundation card — suit is irrelevant.
FreeCell
Nearly every deal is winnable with the right plan — four free cells give just enough room to maneuver every card into place.
All 52 cards are dealt face up into eight columns — four of seven cards, four of six — so nothing is hidden from the first move. Four free cells sit alongside, each holding exactly one card.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Golf or FreeCell?
- Golf is generally rated easy difficulty, while FreeCell is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.