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How to Play Spider Solitaire

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A practical guide to Spider Solitaire

Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.

Something to practise

Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

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.

The controls to know

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. Begin with the objective.

Follow the example

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

A common point of confusion

Work at your own pace. 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.

If you are unsure

What is the aim?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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