Lincoln Greens Solitaire

How to Play Lincoln Greens — Quick Guide

Goal:
Clear all the cards from the board by moving them to the waste pile.
Moving Cards:
You can move a card to the waste pile if it’s one rank higher or lower than the top card there.
Suits don’t matter.
Stockpile and Waste Pile:
That card becomes the new base for your moves.

Setting Up the Game

Dealing Out the Tableau

Step 1
In Lincoln Greens Golf Solitaire, the Tableau consists of 144 cards arranged in 12 columns. Each column has 12 cards that are stacked so every card’s rank is visible.
Step 2
Deal out the columns side-by-side in a single row.
Step 3
Every card in the Tableau is dealt face-up.

Foundation and Draw Piles

Step 1
Once you’ve dealt the Tableau, place all 64 remaining cards face-down in a single pile. This is your Draw Pile. room next to the Tableau for 6 Foundation Piles, arranged in 2 rows.
Step 2
Leave a space next to the Draw Pile for a Foundation Pile.

Rules for Playing Lincoln Greens Golf Solitaire

How to Win

Your goal is to clear the Tableau. You win when every card in the Tableau has been moved to the Foundation Pile, even if there are still cards in the Draw Pile.

Building the Foundation Pile

Rule 1
Any card at the bottom of a column can be moved to the Foundation Pile if it has the right rank.
Rule 2
You can only add a card to the Foundation Pile if it is one rank above or below the card at the top of the pile.
Rule 3
For example, if the top card on the Foundation Pile is a 5, you can only place a 4 or a 6 on top of it.
Rule 4
This variant of Golf Solitaire allows you to play Aces on Kings and Kings on Aces.
Rule 5
Suits don’t matter in Lincoln Greens Golf Solitaire.

Drawing a Card

Rule 1
You can draw a card at any point in the game.
Rule 2
When you draw a card, place it face-up on top of the Foundation Pile.
Rule 3
You can only cycle through the Draw Pile once.

Other Rules

Rule 1
You cannot move cards around in the Tableau.
Rule 2
Cards cannot be moved out of the Foundation Pile.

Playing Lincoln Greens Golf Solitaire – The Layout

1.The Tableau
Deal out 12 stacked columns with 12 cards each, all face-up.
2.The Draw Pile
Place the remaining cards face-down in a single pile
3.The Foundation Pile
Leave a space next to the Draw Pile for the Foundation Pile.

The Gameplay

1.Move Cards to the Foundation Pile
Add cards that are one rank higher or lower than the top card.
2.Draw When You Get Stuck
Draw a card and place it on top of the Foundation Pile.
3.Clear Away the Tableau
You win when the Tableau is empty!

Strategies for Lincoln Greens Golf Solitaire

Playing with 4 decks makes Lincoln Greens a very forgiving game. Unlike other versions of Golf Solitaire, you can make a few sloppy moves and still have a chance of winning.

Still, a good strategy will help you achieve victory more often. Here are a few tips to help you play with skill:

Think Ahead
With so many columns, you’ll often have to choose between two or more cards to play. Always opt for the one that will uncover more cards you can send to the Foundation Pile.
Only Draw When You Need To
You can only cycle through the Draw Pile once, so make every draw count. Only draw when you’re completely stuck.
Choose Cards Over Spaces
Empty spaces in the Tableau can’t be used. Before clearing a column, try to play cards that will reveal other cards.

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