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How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Read before your next round of Russian Solitaire

Bring your attention to one round of Russian Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

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

Build familiarity through play

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

Making your moves

  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. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Using the playing area

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.

Try this example

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Notice the change in the playing area.

Watch out for this

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

A few questions answered

As a new player, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king.

For a quick reminder, how do I control Russian Solitaire?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.

As a new player, what example helps explain Russian Solitaire?

The key detail is this: A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Russian Solitaire?

For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.

What format does Russian Solitaire offer?

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

Which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?

For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

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