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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Russian Solitaire

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Game guide · YCBY120

Understand the basics of Russian Solitaire

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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

A focus for your next round

A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What the game asks you to do

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.

How to proceed

  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.

Input guidance

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.

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

Keep the active rule in mind. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

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.

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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

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

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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