THE PLAYBOOK · COEYSHOES
The Spider Solitaire playbook
Take a moment with Spider Solitaire before moving to another game. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What counts as success
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- 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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this example
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Where a round can go wrong
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
Answers about the rules and controls
For my first round, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
When I return, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
When I return, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
For clarity: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Before I begin, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Before I begin, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
