How to Play Russian Solitaire

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The Russian Solitaire playbook

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Russian Solitaire. 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. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

Try a more deliberate round

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

Step by step

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.

Input guidance

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. Check any mode label before starting.

See how the rules apply

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.

Notice this detail

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.

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