Spider Solitaire
The classic game of Spider is played with two decks (104 cards). This version is played with a single suit (spades). Its name is derived from the eight stacks you build representing the spiders legs.
Difficulty: Easy
Rules are easy to understand.
Odds of winning: Very High
Win about 9 in 10 games (90%).
Duration: Moderate
5 to 10 minutes per game.
Skill Level: Mostly Skill
Winning is mostly determined by skill. A small amount of luck is involved.
How to Play Spider
Game Objective
Remove all the cards, leaving none in the stock or tableaus.
Tableau Rules
- There are ten tableaus.
- Any card may move to an empty tableau.
- The tableaus build down by rank regardless of suit. Complete sequences of the same suit starting with a King and ending with an Ace are automatically removed.
- For example the Q♠ may move onto the K♠. Starting with the Q♠ the following sequence can build on top J♠ 10♠ 9♠ 8♠.
- Sequences of cards built down by the same suit can move together as a group.
Stock Rules
- The stock deals one card face up to each of the tableaus when tapped. Every tableau must have at least one card before dealing from the stock.
Strategy & Tips
- Focus on making moves that uncover the face-down cards.
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