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Russian Solitaire: learn through an example
Read the aim of Russian Solitaire, then make your first move. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Look at what changes after your first action.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- 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.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Work through an example
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 game’s format in mind.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
When I return, how do I control Russian Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For my first round, what example helps explain Russian Solitaire?
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Russian Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, what format does Russian Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
