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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Read before your next round of Russian Solitaire

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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

Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The goal to keep in mind

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

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.

Your inputs

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

Work through an example

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

Watch out for this

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

If you are unsure

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Begin with the objective. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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