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A practical guide to Russian Solitaire
Choose a round of Russian Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
How to proceed
- Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Choosing and moving on screen
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.
One way to understand the rules
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
An important reminder
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Read these answers for extra help
As a new player, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, how do I control Russian Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While reading the Guide, what format does Russian Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.