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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Read before your next round of Russian Solitaire

Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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

A focus for your next round

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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

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.

Making selections and moves

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

Try this example

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

Where a round can go wrong

Work at your own pace. 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.

Game-specific help

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

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.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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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