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How to Play Spider Solitaire

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Rules, controls and help for Spider Solitaire

Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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

Take a closer look while playing

Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

Follow these playing steps

  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. Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Getting comfortable with the controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

See the idea in action

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Where a round can go wrong

Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Questions about this game

What is the aim?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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