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Learn your way around Spider Solitaire
Take a moment with Spider Solitaire before moving to another game. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The purpose of your moves
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
How to proceed
- 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.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A common point of confusion
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Game-specific help
Before I begin, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
When I return, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
For this browser game, 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.
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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
