700 Solitaire Games

Russian Cell

mostly skill • even win-loss • 1 deck • 10 min.

Popularity8/10

Russian Cell starting layout
Cards FaceCards BackEmpty Piles

Game Rules

Foundations · Top left of layout

  • Build up in suit from Ace to King.
  • Complete these piles to win the game.

Tableau · Below foundations

  • At the start of the game 1 card is dealt the first pile, 2 cards to the 2nd pile, and so on. The top card is face up. Then 4 additional face up cards are dealt to the 2nd through 7th piles.
  • Build down in suit.
  • Move groups of cards regardless of any sequence.
  • Fill spaces with Kings or groups of cards headed by a King.

Cells · Top right of layout

  • Storage locations for cards.
  • Only one card allowed in each cell.