Game guide · QWBEN
Find your footing in Spider Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. 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.
Give this approach a try
Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Your goal
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace.
A useful example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
A mistake to avoid
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.