How to Play Spider Solitaire

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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

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. 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