Spider Solitaire

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Spider Solitaire: rules and examples

Try Spider Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.

An idea for your next attempt

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.

The goal to keep in mind

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.

A walkthrough of the rules

1. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group.
2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
3. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
4. 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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

A closer look at one example

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.

A common point of confusion

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. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.

A few questions answered