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How to play Spider Solitaire
Read the aim of Spider Solitaire, then make your first move. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
What example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
What should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For my first round, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.