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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Read before your next round of Russian Solitaire

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

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

Try a more deliberate round

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

The objective of a round

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

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

Learn from a sample situation

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

An important reminder

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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

If you are unsure

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. 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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

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

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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