Game guide · KJBANJIA
A practical guide to Spider Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Take a moment to read the table. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What you need to achieve
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
The steps to play
- 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.
Keyboard and screen 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 the idea in action
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Check this before moving on
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
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.
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Take a moment to read the table. 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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
