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Spider Solitaire: what to know before playing
Take a moment to read the table. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Give this approach a try
Work at your own pace. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What you need to achieve
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
- Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Try this example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Notice this detail
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Helpful answers for players
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
How do I use the controls?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.