Game guide · CH12372
Spider Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
The challenge in front of you
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
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.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
See how the rules apply
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A useful caution
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Read these answers for extra help
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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.