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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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How to play 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

The goal to keep in mind

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

Work through the instructions

  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.

Input guidance

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. Keep the active rule in mind.

See how the rules apply

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Avoid this misunderstanding

A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Answers about the rules and controls

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. 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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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