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How to Play Spider Solitaire

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Getting started with 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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

Something to practise

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

The goal to keep in mind

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.

From the start of a round

  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.

Keyboard and screen controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.

Learn from a sample situation

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Keep this in mind

Take a moment to read the table. 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.

Game-specific help

What is the aim?

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.

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Can you give an example?

A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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