How to Play Russian Solitaire

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How to play Russian Solitaire

Choose a round of Russian Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

Try a deliberate move

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.

Step by step

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. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.

A useful example

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.

Watch out for this

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.

Common questions