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Spider Solitaire: from controls to your first round
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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace. 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.
Give this approach a try
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Begin with the objective.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
How your actions work
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.
An example to follow
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One detail worth checking
Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
More answers before you play
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.