Simple Spider Solitaire

🎮 How to Play

Welcome to Simple Spider Solitaire! The goal is to build complete eight-card sequences from King down to Ace in the same suit. You start with 54 cards dealt into ten tableau columns; only the bottom card in each column is face-up. Move cards by dragging them onto a card one rank higher. You can move sequenced stacks together. When you can't make a move, click the stock pile in the bottom-right to deal a new row of cards to each column. Empty tableau spaces can only be filled with a King or a sequence starting with a King. Keep arranging and building those descending suits to win!

🕹️ Controls

• Primary (Mouse): Click and drag cards to move them. Click the stock pile to deal new cards.
• Auto-Completion: Completed sequences (King to Ace) are automatically removed from the table.
• Touchscreen Controls: Tap and hold to select a card, then drag it to its new location. Tap the stock pile to deal.
• Keyboard Shortcuts (Desktop):
• Undo Move: Press 'U' or 'Ctrl+Z' (Cmd+Z on Mac).
• Hint: Press 'H' to highlight a potential move.
• New Game: Press 'N' to start a fresh game.
• Difficulty Select: Use number keys '1', '2', or '4' to choose between 1-suit, 2-suit, or 4-suit mode.

🎯 Objectives

Your primary objective is to clear all cards from the tableau by building eight complete descending sequences from King to Ace. A sequence must be in the same suit to be removed automatically. Short-term, focus on uncovering face-down cards and creating empty columns, which are powerful spaces for maneuvering Kings and long sequences. You win the game once you successfully build and remove all eight foundational sequences, leaving the playing board completely empty. Strategic sequencing is the key to victory.

💡 Pro Tips

• 🎪 Plan several moves ahead. Exposing face-down cards should be a top priority, as they unlock your options.
• ⚡ Use empty columns wisely. They are your most valuable asset. Ideally, use them to temporarily hold a sequence so you can access the cards beneath it.
• 💰 In the harder 4-suit mode, focus on building within a single column first. This helps minimize mixing suits and creates necessary empty space.
• 🏆 Don't rush to deal new cards from the stock. Maximize all possible moves on the current tableau first, as dealing adds cards and can sometimes block your progress.
• 🎪 If stuck, use the 'Hint' feature (H key) to identify a move you may have missed. It’s a great learning tool!
• ⚡ You can move partial sequences if they are in descending order and the same suit. Use this to your advantage to free up key cards.