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How to play Spider Solitaire
Make Spider Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
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. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
For this browser game, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While reading the Guide, 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?
Keep this in mind: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
On this playing page, 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 reading the Guide, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.