Play Spider Solitaire free — 1, 2, or 4 suits
Spider Solitaire deals two decks across ten columns instead of one deck across seven. There are no foundations to build up by suit one card at a time — instead, you clear the board by assembling complete same-suit runs from King down to Ace anywhere on the tableau, which then lift off automatically.
Difficulty in Spider comes almost entirely from how many suits are in play. With 1 suit, every card can be stacked on every other card regardless of suit, so the game is forgiving and fast. With 2 suits, you have to start respecting suit when building a movable run. With 4 suits — the full classic version — it's considered one of the hardest widely-played Solitaire variants.
About winnability: 1-suit deals on this site are checked by a solver before you see them, the same way Solitaire deals are. 2-suit and 4-suit Spider have far larger search spaces — verifying them in real time isn't currently practical — so those modes use the same fair, unbiased shuffle but aren't solver-confirmed before each deal.
How to play Spider Solitaire
- Ten columns are dealt face down, with the top card of each turned face up, and 50 cards held back in the stock.
- Build sequences in descending order on the tableau — any suit can sit on any other card, but only a same-suit, in-order run can be moved together.
- When a face-up card is cleared, the card beneath it turns face up.
- Click the stock to deal one new face-up card onto every column at once. You can only deal when no column is empty.
- Whenever a complete run from King down to Ace, all one suit, sits together at the bottom of a column, it is automatically removed to the foundation.
- The game is won when all eight complete suit-runs have been cleared.
Choosing a difficulty
| Mode | Suits | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 suit | Spades only, 8 copies | Learning the rules, fast relaxed games, guaranteed winnable |
| 2 suits | Spades and Hearts | A meaningful step up once 1-suit feels easy |
| 4 suits | All four suits | The classic, hardest version of Spider |
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Solitaire strategy
Practical habits for winning more often, in both Solitaire and Spider.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spider Solitaire free to play here?
Yes, all three suit-count modes are free, with no download or account required.
Which suit count should a beginner start with?
Start with 1 suit. Every card can stack on every other card regardless of suit, which makes the early game far less restrictive while you learn how runs and the stock deal work.
Are 2-suit and 4-suit Spider deals guaranteed winnable?
Not currently. 1-suit deals are checked by a solver before being dealt, the same approach used for Solitaire on this site. 2-suit and 4-suit Spider have search spaces too large to verify in real time, so those modes use a fair shuffle without a pre-checked solution.
Can I undo a move in Spider?
Yes, use the Undo button in the toolbar above the board at any time during a game.