Game guide · YXZZZ
Your guide to Russian Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The goal to keep in mind
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.
One way to understand the rules
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Where a round can go wrong
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.