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How to Play Spider Solitaire

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Find your footing in Spider Solitaire

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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

Try a more deliberate round

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

The challenge in front of you

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

The steps to play

  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.

Choosing and moving on screen

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

Try this example

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

Notice this detail

Work at your own pace. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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