Spider

Q: How is it different from regular Solitaire (Klondike)?

There are three main differences. Spider Solitaire uses two decks of cards (104 cards) and has 10 tableau columns. Instead of placing cards one at a time onto foundation piles, a complete same-suit sequence from K down to A is removed all at once. Cards can also be placed regardless of color as long as the rank is one lower, but only consecutive same-suit sequences can be moved together.

Q: What is the difference between 1-suit, 2-suit, and 4-suit modes?

The difficulty changes depending on the number of suits used. 1 Suit (Beginner) uses only spades and is recommended for beginners. 2 Suits (Intermediate) uses spades and hearts. 4 Suits (Advanced) uses all four suits and is much harder to clear.

Q: What are some tips for winning?

Try to turn over face-down cards in columns that have many of them, create and make good use of empty columns, build same-suit sequences whenever possible, and make every available move before dealing new cards from the stock.

How to Play Spider

The most popular classic solitaire! Use 2 decks (a total of 104 cards) and arrange all the cards in order from King (K) to Ace (A) for each suit!

On the tableau, create eight sets of thirteen cards each, arranged in descending order from King to Ace for each suit.

At the start of the game, you can choose the number of suits to play with: 1, 2, or 4. The more suits you select, the higher the difficulty level.

The top card of each column can be placed on another column's card that is one rank higher. The suits do not need to match.
For example, a 7 of any suit can be placed on an 8 of Hearts.
A sequence of cards in descending order within the same suit can be moved together as a group.
Any card can be moved into an empty column. If a sequence of cards in descending order within the same suit exists, it can be moved together as a group.

Click (or tap) to deal new cards. At this time, there must be no empty columns in the tableau.

Using a Joker moves the required card to the front (but your score will decrease).

Click the Hint button to highlight movable cards (but your score will decrease).

Click the Undo button to revert to the previous state (but your score will decrease).

Tips for Winning Spider Solitaire

Focus on columns with many face-down cards.
Prioritize moving cards from columns with many face-down cards. Revealing hidden cards early can help you progress advantageously.
Emphasize card organization.
When moving cards, aim to create sequences of the same suit. This will make subsequent moves smoother and bring you closer to completing the game.
Use empty columns effectively.
Empty columns are highly useful as temporary card storage, especially when moving high-rank cards like Kings.
Plan your moves strategically.
Before moving a card, consider how it will affect other cards and future moves. Strategic planning is key to success.
Evaluate the initial card layout.
If the initial card layout feels unfavorable, restarting early can be a good strategy. It’s better to aim for a favorable start than to persist with a disadvantageous setup.
Utilize the Undo function.
If you make a mistake or want to try a different strategy, use the Undo function to revert your moves.

Spider Solitaire Q&A

Q Where does the name Spider Solitaire come from?

A It is said to come from the fact that a spider has eight legs.
In Spider Solitaire, you clear the game by completing 8 sequences of cards of the same suit from K down to A. These eight completed sequences are said to represent the spider's eight legs.

Q How is it different from regular Solitaire (Klondike)?

A There are three main differences.

It uses two decks of cards (104 cards)
Klondike uses one deck (52 cards), while Spider uses two decks and has 10 tableau columns.
Cards are not placed one at a time onto foundation piles
When you complete a same-suit sequence from K down to A in the tableau, the entire sequence is removed at once.
You do not need to alternate colors
You can place any card on a card one rank higher, regardless of suit or color. However, only sequences of consecutive cards of the same suit can be moved together.

Q What is the difference between 1-suit, 2-suit, and 4-suit modes?

A The number of suits used greatly affects the difficulty.

1 Suit (Beginner)
You play using only spades. Since every card has the same suit, this mode is recommended for beginners.
2 Suits (Intermediate)
You play using spades and hearts. You need to think more carefully about keeping cards of the same suit together.
4 Suits (Advanced)
All four suits are used. You need to plan several moves ahead, making this mode much harder to clear.

Q Why can't I deal cards from the stock?

A You cannot deal from the stock if there is an empty tableau column.
Dealing from the stock places one card on each of the 10 columns, so you must first move a card into every empty column.

Q What are some tips for winning?

A Keeping the following points in mind will make the game easier to clear.

Prioritize turning over face-down cards
Try to work on columns with many face-down cards first to increase the number of available moves.
Create empty columns
Empty columns are valuable spaces where you can temporarily place cards. Try not to fill them immediately, and use them effectively.
Build same-suit sequences whenever possible
Same-suit sequences can be moved together, making later moves easier.
Organize the tableau before dealing from the stock
Before dealing new cards, make every available move you can.

Q Is this the same Spider Solitaire that came with Windows?

A The basic rules are the same.
Spider Solitaire became widely known in Japan because it was included with Windows. On Collepic, you can play it instantly in your browser without installing anything or registering.