Skip to content
CDBRMTHE EVERYDAY PLAY CLUB

RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Russian Solitaire

Play Russian Solitaire ↗

THE PLAYBOOK · CDBRM

How to play Russian Solitaire

Read the aim of Russian Solitaire, then make your first move. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.

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

Build a steady rhythm

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.

Your goal

Build four suit foundations from ace to king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

A useful example

A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Watch out for this

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. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.

Common questions

On this playing page, what is the goal of Russian Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Build four suit foundations from ace to king.

For a quick reminder, 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.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Russian Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7.

For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Russian Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.

For my first round, what format does Russian Solitaire offer?

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

For a quick reminder, which play mode does Russian Solitaire use?

The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

Play More Games (opens in a new tab)