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Russian Solitaire: from controls to your first round
Try Russian Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
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.
What you are aiming for
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How a round unfolds
- 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 your actions work
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Read these answers for extra help
When I return, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
On this playing page, how do I control Russian Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
The key detail is this: A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Russian Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While reading the Guide, what format does Russian Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.