Game guide · MINDONGYL
Russian Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Take a moment to read the table. Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What you are aiming for
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. A clear plan starts with the current position.
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.
Making selections and moves
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
Follow the example
A heart 6 fits a heart 7, not a spade 7. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Check this before moving on
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Yukon-style deal, same-suit building, no stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build four suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
