How to Play Russian Solitaire

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An introduction to playing Russian Solitaire

Start Russian Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

An idea for your next attempt

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.

The purpose of your moves

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.

The order of play

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.

The controls to know

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.

An example before you play

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. Consider the next action carefully.

Keep this in mind

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.

Common questions