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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Russian Solitaire: rules and examples

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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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.

A focus for your next round

Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What you need to achieve

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

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.

Getting comfortable with the controls

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

Work through an example

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

Watch out for this

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.

Common questions

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

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

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

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

What completes a round?

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

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