How to play
Clear all eight king-to-ace runs in a single suit to win. Two decks (104 cards) deal across ten columns, with only the bottom card of each face-up.
- Build downward. Stack any card on one a rank higher, any suit — a 9 goes on any 10.
- Move runs by suit. Lift a group only when it’s a same-suit descending run: 9-8-7 of spades moves as one; 9♠-8♥ doesn’t.
- Empty columns take any card or run.
- Deal drops one card onto every column when you’re stuck — but not while any column is empty, so fill gaps first.
- Undo is unlimited. Drag and drop, or tap to send a run to the best legal column.
Difficulty
The deck is always 104 cards — only the suit count changes:
| Mode | Suits | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Suit | Spades only | Any run is same-suit, so long stacks move freely. Best for learning. |
| 2 Suits | Spades + hearts | Keep both suits sorted to move runs. The classic middle ground. |
| 4 Suits | Full deck | Untangle four mixed suits. Planning and undo required. |
Your fastest time and fewest moves save per difficulty, so every mode has its own record to beat.
Tips
- Flip face-down cards first — each one opens new options.
- Keep runs one suit — an 8 on the same-suit 9 lets you move both later.
- Guard an empty column — it’s your most flexible tool; don’t spend the last one right before a deal.
- Deal last — make every ordering move first, then use undo to scout risky lines safely.
FAQ
- What are the 1, 2, and 4 suit modes?
- They change how many suits are in the 104-card deal. One suit is best for learning, two suits is the classic middle ground, and four suits is the hardest, requiring planning and undo.
- What's the goal of Spider Solitaire?
- Build eight complete king-to-ace runs in a single suit. Each finished run clears from the board, and clearing all eight wins the game.
- How do you move a run of cards?
- You can lift a group only when it's a same-suit descending run — 9-8-7 of spades moves as one, but a mixed-suit run doesn't. Any card can still be placed on one a rank higher.
- Is Spider Solitaire free to play?
- Yes — free in your browser with unlimited undo, and your fastest time and fewest moves are saved per difficulty.