Game guide · NEW61
Making your first moves in Spider Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Work at your own pace. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Understand the aim
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Learn from a sample situation
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Check this before moving on
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.