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Rules, controls and help for Spider Solitaire
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.
A small practice goal
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The objective of a round
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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. Work at your own pace.
A closer look at one example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Pay attention to this rule
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. 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. 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. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.