Game guide · CQMELISSA
Getting started with 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Take a closer look while playing
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.
The purpose of your moves
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
One way to understand the rules
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Begin with the objective. 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.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.