Spider Solitaire

🎮 How to Play

Spider Solitaire gameplay is all about strategic card organization. Your goal is to build complete sequences from King down to Ace within a single suit. Start by dealing cards from the stockpile to add new cards to the tableau. You can move cards between the ten columns by placing a card of any suit on top of a card one rank higher. Uncovering face-down cards is key. When you complete a King-to-Ace run, it will automatically clear from the board. The game is won by successfully clearing the entire tableau of all cards.

🕹️ Controls

• Primary Controls: Use your mouse to click, drag, and drop cards between columns. Click the stockpile in the bottom-right to deal a new row of cards.
• Desktop/Keyboard: While primarily mouse-driven, common shortcuts include 'H' for a hint and 'Ctrl+Z' or 'Cmd+Z' for undo (if the feature is enabled).
• Mobile/Touchscreen: Tap to select a card. Drag your finger to move it to a new column. Tap the stockpile to deal new cards. Controls are fully optimized for touchscreen play.

🎯 Objectives

The primary objective in Spider Solitaire is to clear the entire board by building eight complete descending sequences, each running from a King down to an Ace in the same suit. Your short-term goal is to strategically maneuver cards to reveal the face-down cards beneath them, creating more movement options. Success hinges on careful planning of each move to avoid blocking yourself. You win the game once you successfully remove every single card from the tableau.

💡 Pro Tips

• 🎪 Reveal Hidden Cards First: Prioritize moves that uncover face-down cards. This gives you more options and is the cornerstone of advanced strategy.
• ⚡ Build on Higher Cards: When possible, place cards on higher-value spots (like a 10 or a King) to free up lower-value cards that are more versatile for building sequences.
• 💰 Empty Column Priority: Try to create an empty column as soon as possible. This is a powerful tool, as you can use it to temporarily store any single card or sequence, dramatically increasing your maneuverability.
• 🏆 Suit Management: In the harder two-suit and four-suit modes, focus on building within a single suit first, even if it’s a shorter sequence, to create crucial empty columns and clear suits from the board efficiently.