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How to Play Spider Solitaire

Spider Solitaire is one of the most popular solitaire card games, using two decks (104 cards) arranged across 10 tableau columns. It's named after the eight foundation piles you need to build — like the eight legs of a spider.

Objective

Build eight complete sequences of cards from King down to Ace, all of the same suit. When you complete a sequence, it's automatically removed from the game. Clear all eight to win!

Setup

• 54 cards are dealt into 10 columns (6 cards in first 4 columns, 5 in remaining 6)
• Only the top card of each column is face-up
• 50 cards remain in the stock pile

Rules

• Building Down: Place cards in descending order (e.g., 9 on 10)
• Any Suit: You can place any card on a higher card, regardless of suit
• Same-Suit Sequences: Only sequences of the same suit can be moved together
• Empty Columns: Any card or sequence can fill an empty column
• Dealing: Click stock to deal one card to each column (no empty columns allowed)
• Completion: A complete K-to-A same-suit sequence is automatically removed

Difficulty Levels

• 1 Suit (Easy): All cards are Spades — perfect for beginners
• 2 Suits (Medium): Spades and Hearts — requires more planning
• 4 Suits (Hard): All suits — the ultimate challenge!

Strategy Tips

• Try to build same-suit sequences whenever possible
• Empty columns are very powerful — use them wisely
• Expose face-down cards as quickly as possible
• Don't deal new cards until you've made all possible moves
• Plan several moves ahead before making your play

Frequently Asked Questions