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How to play Russian Solitaire
Bring your attention to one round of Russian Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful 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. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
What is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
For my first round, 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.
What example helps explain Russian Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.
As a new player, 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 learning, what format does Russian Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
On this playing page, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.