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Russian Solitaire: instructions and practice

Begin with the objective. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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

Take a closer look while playing

Work at your own pace. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Work at your own pace.

The playing sequence

  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.

Making selections and moves

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

Follow the example

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Watch out for this

Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

More answers before you play

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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