THE PLAYBOOK · ZOEHERO
Play Spider Solitaire with the rules at hand
Bring your attention to one round of Spider Solitaire. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
Bring this focus to a round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
What counts as success
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Work through the instructions
- Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
See how the rules apply
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
An important reminder
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Further help with the game
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs.
Before I begin, how do I control Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While learning, what example helps explain Spider Solitaire?
The key detail is this: A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Spider Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For a quick reminder, what format does Spider Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Spider Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
