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How to play Spider Solitaire
Open Spider Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
What is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
While learning, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While learning, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
For my first round, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
