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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Making your first moves in 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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

Try a more deliberate round

Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. 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.

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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

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.

A common point of confusion

Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

More answers before you play

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What should I check before a move?

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

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.

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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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