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How to play Spider Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Spider Solitaire. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Step by step
- Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group.
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
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. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
When I return, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.