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How to play Spider Solitaire
Try Spider Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. 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. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
On this playing page, 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.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While reading the Guide, 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.
For this browser game, 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.
