THE PLAYBOOK · 360-L
How to play Spider Solitaire
Make Spider Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Look at what changes after your first action.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
Before I begin, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For this browser game, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
