Game guide · BDPSFJS
Making your first moves in Russian Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Move any face-up card and its tail onto the next higher rank of the same suit. Kings fill empty columns. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Your objective
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
The playing sequence
- 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.
- Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position.
See the idea in action
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
A useful caution
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Begin with the objective. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
