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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Understand the basics of Russian Solitaire

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.

Bring this focus to a round

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Your objective

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. 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.

The controls to know

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind.

See how the rules apply

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

Avoid this misunderstanding

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

More answers before you play

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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