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How to play Russian Solitaire
Start Russian Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, 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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Russian Solitaire?
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Russian Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does Russian Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Before I begin, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
