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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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build a steady rhythm
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
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. Take a moment to compare.
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
How do I control Spider Solitaire?
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?
Here is the relevant explanation: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
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.
When I return, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
