Spider Solitaireplay the classic two-deck card game online, free
Build eight King-to-Ace runs from a 104-card double deck. 1, 2, or 4-suit difficulty, unlimited undo, and hints — no download, no sign-up, right in your browser.
Score
500
Time
0:00
Moves
0
Deals
5
Runs
0/8
All four suits — the classic, hardest game. Wins are earned.
Build eight same-suit runs from King to Ace to win
What is Spider Solitaire
The two-deck patience game built around same-suit runs
Spider Solitaire is a single-player game played with two 52-card decks. You deal ten tableau columns, stack cards down regardless of suit, and drag same-suit runs as a group. Assemble a complete King-to-Ace run in one suit and it clears itself — finish all eight to win. It is quick to learn and endlessly replayable at three difficulties.
- 1, 2, or 4 suits
- Learn the game at 1 suit, step up to 2 for real suit decisions, or take on the classic 4-suit challenge. Stats are kept separately for each.
- Plays in your browser
- No download, no install, no plugins. spidersolitaireonline.app deals a game the moment the page loads, on desktop and mobile.
- Undo and hints
- Unlimited one-tap undo and a hint that points to a useful move, so a tricky column never has to be a guess.
- Progress saved locally
- Best time, best score, fewest moves, and win streak for each suit count are stored on your device — never on a server.
How to play
How to play Spider Solitaire
Spider is a game of sequencing and patience. Stack cards down regardless of suit, keep same-suit runs together so they travel as one, and clear all eight King-to-Ace runs to win.
- 1
Read the deal
Ten tableau columns hold 54 cards — six in each of the first four columns, five in the rest — with only the front card of each column face up. The other 50 cards sit in the stock, ready to deal ten at a time, one per column, for five more rounds.
- 2
Stack down, any suit
On the tableau, any face-up card can take a card one rank lower regardless of suit or colour — a black 9 can sit on a red 10 or a black 10. An empty column takes any card or run at all, with no King required.
- 3
Move same-suit runs together
A single card always moves freely, but to drag several cards at once they must already form an unbroken, same-suit, descending run — a 9-8-7 of spades, never a mixed-suit stack. Build in one suit whenever you can to keep your options open.
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Complete eight runs to win
When a King-to-Ace run in a single suit lines up at the front of a column, it clears itself from the board automatically. Assemble all eight runs — two full decks, four suits each in the hardest mode — to win the game.
Tips to win more games
- Uncovering face-down cards beats almost everything else — a move that flips a hidden card is usually the right move, even over one that tidies a run.
- Try to keep each column building in a single suit. A run you can move together is worth far more than a same-rank stack you cannot.
- Empty a column as early as you reasonably can. A free column is the single most powerful tool in Spider — use it to resequence a stuck stack, not just to park one card.
- Deal from the stock only when the tableau is genuinely out of moves. Every new row adds ten more face-up cards you have to manage, and you cannot deal again once a column is empty.
- Expose the longest, most buried columns first. A column with four hidden cards under it is worth more attention early than one with none.
- When two placements are otherwise equal, pick the one that keeps same-suit cards together, even if it costs an extra move — it pays off later when a run needs to travel as a unit.
- Use undo freely to test a resequencing. If a move does not open a hidden card or tidy a suit run, take it back and look for one that does.
FAQ
Spider Solitaire, answered
Straight answers about the free Spider Solitaire card game you can play online in your browser.
What is Spider Solitaire?
Spider Solitaire is a single-player card game played with two standard 52-card decks (104 cards). You deal ten tableau columns, build descending sequences on the tableau regardless of suit, and drag same-suit runs around as a group. Assembling a complete King-to-Ace run in a single suit clears it automatically; clearing all eight runs wins the game.
How do you play Spider Solitaire?
Deal 54 cards into ten columns (six in the first four, five in the rest, top card face up) and keep the other 50 as the stock. On the tableau, place any card on one that is one rank higher, any suit. Only a face-up, same-suit, strictly descending run can move as a group — a single card can always move alone. Deal a new row of ten from the stock (one per column) whenever no column is empty. A completed King-to-Ace run in one suit clears itself. Win by clearing all eight runs.
Is Spider Solitaire free to play online?
Yes. spidersolitaireonline.app is completely free and runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to buy, download, or install, and there are no interruptive video ads, premium tiers, or paywalls. Open the page and a game is already dealt.
Do I need to download an app or create an account?
No. The game is the website — a 100% browser-based build with no app store download and no sign-up. Your stats are saved locally in your browser, so there is no login to manage.
What is the difference between 1, 2, and 4 suits?
The number of suits sets the difficulty. 1 suit uses only spades across both decks, so any legal rank placement is automatically the right suit — the friendliest mode. 2 suits (spades and hearts) forces real suit decisions. 4 suits uses the full deck and is the traditional, hardest version, since keeping a column in one suit takes real planning. This version keeps stats separately for each.
How does scoring work?
Score starts at 500. Each move — placing a card or run, or dealing a new row from the stock — costs 1 point. Completing a King-to-Ace run in one suit pays back 100 points. The score never falls below zero. Time and move count are tracked separately so you can chase a fast win or a low-move win.
When can I deal a new row from the stock?
Any time, as long as every tableau column has at least one card in it. If any column is empty, the deal is blocked until you fill it (or deliberately keep it empty and work around it) — this is one of the most common places new players get stuck.
Is every game of Spider Solitaire winnable?
No. Especially at 4 suits, some deals cannot be completed no matter how well you play, and you cannot always tell in advance. Win rates drop sharply as suit count rises: 1 suit is comfortably winnable most of the time with careful play, 2 suits is a real step down, and 4 suits is won only a modest share of the time even by strong players. If you get stuck, deal a new game.
How do I win more games?
Prioritise moves that reveal a face-down card over moves that merely tidy a run. Try to build each column in a single suit so runs travel together, and work deliberately toward emptying at least one column — it is the most powerful tool you have for resequencing a stuck tableau. Deal from the stock only once the visible board is truly out of moves, and use unlimited undo to test a resequencing before you commit.
Does the game save my progress?
Your best score, best time, best move count, games played, and win streak are saved locally in your browser for 1, 2, and 4 suits separately. Nothing is sent to a server and there is no account. Because the save lives on the device, a different phone, a new browser profile, or cleared site data looks like a fresh start. A game in progress is not saved if you close the tab.
Can I play Spider Solitaire on mobile?
Yes. The layout is built for touch and scales all ten tableau columns to fit a phone screen: tap a card to pick it up and tap a column to drop it, or drag directly. Dealing a new game is instant with no page reload.