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Spider Solitaire

Build king to ace runs in one, two or four suits.

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Score500
Moves0
Time0:00
Runs0/8

Tap the stock (top right) to deal a row. Drag runs of one suit, or tap a card then a column. Keys: D deal, U undo, H hint, N new game.

How to play Spider Solitaire

Goal

Build eight full runs from king down to ace in one suit to clear the table.

  1. 1Move any card onto a card one rank higher, whatever the suit.
  2. 2Runs of the same suit in order can move together as one group.
  3. 3Tap the stock to deal one new card onto every column. Every column must hold at least one card first.
  4. 4A finished run from king to ace in one suit leaves the table by itself.
  5. 5Clear all eight runs to win. Start with one suit, then try two or four.

On a computer

Drag a card or run, or click it and then click the target column. Double-click picks the best column. D deals, U undoes, H hints.

On a phone

Drag runs with your finger, or tap a card then a column. Double-tap moves it to the best column. Tap the stock in the top right to deal.

Play Spider Solitaire free online with 1, 2 or 4 suits. Build king to ace runs, deal new rows, undo and get hints. Saves your game and has a daily deal.

Spider Solitaire tips and strategy

  • Turn over hidden cards whenever you can. More face-up cards means more choices later.
  • Prefer moves that build runs in the same suit. Only same-suit runs can move as a group.
  • Empty columns are your most powerful tool. Use one to reorder a messy column, then fill it again.
  • Before dealing a new row, make every useful move first, because the new cards cover all ten columns.
  • Do not rush to place a king in an empty column unless it lets you finish or uncover something useful.
  • If you get stuck, undo a few moves and try a different order. Spider rewards experiments.

About Spider Solitaire

Spider Solitaire is played with two full decks spread over ten columns. Instead of moving cards to foundations one at a time, you build complete runs from king down to ace in a single suit. Each finished run leaves the table, and clearing all eight wins the game.

The name comes from the eight legs of a spider, one for each run you need to finish. The game became widely known when it shipped with desktop computers, and it is still one of the most played solitaire games because it rewards patience and planning more than luck.

You can play with one suit, two suits or all four. One suit is relaxing and very winnable. Two suits ask you to think about which cards really belong together. Four suits is a serious challenge. Every version here has unlimited undo, hints and a saved game, so you can stop and continue later.

Spider Solitaire FAQ

How many suits should I start with?

Start with one suit to learn how runs and deals work. Move to two suits when you win most one-suit games, then try four suits.

Why can I not deal from the stock?

Every column must have at least one card before you deal. Move a card or run into each empty column, then tap the stock again.

How is Spider Solitaire scored?

You start with 500 points, lose 1 point for each move and gain 100 for each completed run. Using undo also costs a point.

Is Spider Solitaire harder than regular Solitaire?

With one suit it is often easier. With two or four suits it is usually harder, because mixed runs cannot move together.

Can I continue a game later?

Yes. Your game is saved in this browser after every move, so you can close the page and pick up where you left off.

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