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How to Play Spider Solitaire

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Find your footing in Spider Solitaire

Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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

Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Aim for this result

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.

Work through the instructions

  1. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
  4. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

Work through an example

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Keep this in mind

Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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