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How to play Spider Solitaire
Choose a round of Spider Solitaire and settle into its rules. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
While reading the Guide, 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 my first round, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, 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.
