Game guide · HBCYGSL
The essentials of playing Spider Solitaire
Take a moment to read the table. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Begin with the objective. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice with a purpose
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What you are aiming for
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
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.
- Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Input guidance
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Work at your own pace.
One way to understand the rules
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
One detail worth checking
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
