THE PLAYBOOK · 78JMW
How to play Spider Solitaire
Spider Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.