Spider

How to Play Spider Solitaire

Objective of the Game

The goal of Spider Solitaire is to arrange all the cards in descending order from King to Ace in the same suit, forming complete sequences. Once a complete sequence is formed, it is removed from the tableau. You win when all cards are removed from the tableau.

How to Play

• The game starts with 10 tableau piles. The first 4 piles have 6 cards each, and the remaining 6 piles have 5 cards each, with only the top card of each pile face-up.
• The remaining cards are placed in a stockpile, which can be dealt to the tableau in sets of 10 cards.
• Within the tableau, cards can be moved if they are in descending order, regardless of suit (e.g., 7 on 8, regardless of color or suit).
• You can move sequences of cards in descending order as a group, but only if they are of the same suit.
• Empty tableau piles can be filled with any card or sequence of cards.
• Once all cards are cleared from the tableau by forming complete sequences of the same suit, you win the game.

Tips for Playing

• Focus on creating empty tableau piles early; they offer more flexibility for rearranging cards.
• Prioritize building sequences in the same suit to ensure they can be removed from the tableau.
• Avoid dealing cards from the stockpile until you have made as many moves as possible with the current cards.
• Use empty spaces strategically to temporarily hold cards while organizing sequences.
• Plan ahead and anticipate how moves will affect your ability to create or complete sequences.

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