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Making your first moves in Spider Solitaire
Bring your attention to one round of Spider Solitaire. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The goal to keep in mind
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How to interact with the game
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Work through an example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Notice this detail
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
If you are unsure
On this playing page, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
Before I begin, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
When I return, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, 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.
For my first round, 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.