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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Follow the steps for Russian Solitaire

Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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

Practice with a purpose

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What the game asks you to do

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

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.

Making selections and moves

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

See how the rules apply

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Notice this detail

Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Read these answers for extra help

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

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

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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