THE PLAYBOOK · LYSTDQ
Making your first moves in Spider Solitaire
Make Spider Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Bring this focus to a round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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.
Making selections and moves
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. Use one clear input at a time.
A closer look at one example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.
A useful caution
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
On this playing page, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While learning, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
