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Understand the basics of Russian Solitaire

Take a closer look while playing

Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What you need to achieve

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

Start here and follow along

  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. Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
  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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

An example to follow

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Pay attention to this rule

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

How do I use the controls?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.