Game guide · GDSZY189
Spider Solitaire: what to know before playing
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. 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.
A small practice goal
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The goal to keep in mind
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
One way to understand the rules
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Notice this detail
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Work at your own pace. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Work at your own pace. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
