Review · Card · PC · iOS · Android
Fairway Solitaire
Reviewed: 04 Jun 2026
PC · iOS · Android
Big Fish Games · 2007
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
36
Risk (RIS)
30
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.23 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
Fairway Solitaire offers engaging strategic card gameplay, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills through its unique golf-themed puzzles and power-up mechanics. The game's charming commentators and hand-painted scenery provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The 'Country Clubs' feature fosters positive social interaction and teamwork, allowing players to collaborate for shared rewards without direct competitive pressure. With natural stopping points and no penalties for breaks, it supports flexible play sessions.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.53 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.22 | |
While Fairway Solitaire is free from direct monetization pressures and content risks, it employs several design mechanics that can encourage prolonged engagement. The game heavily utilizes variable rewards, streak mechanics, and time-based events, particularly within 'Country Clubs' and daily challenges. These elements are designed to create a sense of obligation and a desire for continuous play, potentially leading to excessive playtime for some players. The social aspects of Country Clubs, while positive, could also introduce mild social comparison or a subtle pressure to participate to earn shared rewards.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.