THE PLAYBOOK · HHDMY6
Rules, controls and help for Russian Solitaire
Choose a round of Russian Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. 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 more deliberate round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
The objective of a round
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
How to interact with the game
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Read these answers for extra help
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.
While learning, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Russian Solitaire?
For clarity: A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.
While reading the Guide, 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.
What format does Russian Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
For my first round, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.