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How to play Spider Solitaire
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice with a purpose
Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.
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.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
A mistake to avoid
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.