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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Your guide to Russian Solitaire

Work at your own pace. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.

Take a closer look while playing

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The objective of a round

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace.

How to proceed

  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.

Using the playing area

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.

A closer look at one example

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Avoid this misunderstanding

Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

More answers before you play

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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