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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. Look at what changes after your first action. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See the idea in action
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
For this browser game, 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.
What example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
While learning, 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?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.