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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Russian Solitaire: learn through an example

Begin with the objective. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.

An idea for your next attempt

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Aim for this result

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Step by step

  1. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

How to interact with the game

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace.

See how the rules apply

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Notice this detail

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

How do I use the controls?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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