Game guide · SYXDBZ
How to play Spider Solitaire
Work at your own pace. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What the game asks you to do
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace.
Learn from a sample situation
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A common point of confusion
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Further help with the game
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.