THE PLAYBOOK · XINGYUANKC
The Spider Solitaire playbook
Spider Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
A small practice goal
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Making your moves
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A closer look at one example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
An important reminder
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
When I return, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, 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.