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Russian Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Bring your attention to one round of Russian Solitaire. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
A focus for your next 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. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
How to interact with the game
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use one clear input at a time.
Try this 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. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
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. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
More answers before you play
What is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, how do I control Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
What example helps explain Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
What format does Russian Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.