Game guide · 2COU99BJ
Follow the steps for Spider Solitaire
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
The purpose of your moves
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
The steps to play
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. A clear plan starts with the current position.
An example before you play
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
A useful caution
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Begin with the objective. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.