Game guide · ZZCSFS888
Find your footing in Spider Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The objective of a round
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective.
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.
Making selections and moves
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Notice this detail
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
