Spider Solitaire
Assemble full suits in descending order.
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About the game
Spider Solitaire is a challenging solitaire: build eight descending same-suit sequences from King to Ace. You can move sequences regardless of suit, but only same-suit runs can be cleaned up.
How to play
Move cards to build descending sequences; a full King-to-Ace same-suit run is removed. Draw from the stock to deal new rows when stuck.
Tips & strategy
['Prefer moves that expose hidden cards.', 'Keep suits together to enable runs.', 'Empty columns are best reserved for Kings.']
Advanced guide
Spider Solitaire demands suit discipline. Always try to extend same-suit runs so they can be cleared, and avoid scattering a suit across the board. Expose hidden cards whenever possible, and reserve empty columns for relocating King-led sequences.
History & origins
Spider Solitaire shipped with Windows and is regarded as the hardest of the built-in solitaires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal?
Complete eight King-to-Ace same-suit sequences.
Why are there multiple suits?
Difficulty levels mix one to four suits; more suits is harder.
Can I move mixed-suit sequences?
Yes, but only same-suit runs can be removed to foundations.
When should I draw from stock?
When no productive tableau move remains.
How do I expose hidden cards?
Move covering cards to sequences that free the face-down ones.
What is the best strategy?
Build and keep same-suit runs to avoid dead ends.
Where can I play Spider Solitaire for free?
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