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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Learn the rules of 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. Use another round to revisit a decision. 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.

One thing to notice as you play

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Aim for this result

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

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.

How to use the controls

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. Keep the active rule in mind.

Put the rules into context

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Where a round can go wrong

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

A few questions answered

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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