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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Russian Solitaire: instructions and practice

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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.

Bring this focus to a round

A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position.

Follow these playing steps

  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 your actions work

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.

An example before you play

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Watch out for this

Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Common questions

What is the aim?

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

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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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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