Game guide · MY2171
Making your first moves in 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Work at your own pace. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
A focus for your next round
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Take a moment to read the table.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Controls
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. Begin with the objective.
Learn from a sample situation
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
A useful caution
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.
