Game guide · KP028
Know the goal in Spider Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Begin with the objective. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
Work at your own pace. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Understand the aim
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Controls
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. Keep the active rule in mind.
See the idea in action
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
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
