Play Spider Solitaire Online — Free Card Game
Introduction
Spider Solitaire is the patience game that asks more of you than Klondike: two decks, eight tableau columns, and the goal of building eight complete sequences from King down to Ace, all in the same suit. You can move any card or ordered run onto a card one rank higher, no matter the suit, and the challenge is managing eight columns of cards with limited help from the stock. It is a deeper, slower, more strategic card puzzle that runs free in your browser with no download and no account.
About Spider Solitaire
Spider Solitaire has been a fixture of computer card games since the early days of home software, prized by players who find Klondike too easy. It uses two decks — 104 cards in total — and the full version is played with all four suits, which makes it genuinely difficult. Most players start with the one-suit version, which is a much more approachable puzzle.
The tableau has ten columns at the start of a game, with the first four columns holding six cards and the rest holding five. Only the top card of each column is face up. You build downward in descending rank — a 7 can go on an 8, a 6 on a 7 — and although you can place any suit on any other, you can only move a run that is entirely in the same suit.
This version is based on an open-source TypeScript implementation by lklynet, released under the MIT licence. It runs in your browser after a standard build step and offers the classic Spider experience with a clean, responsive interface. No download, no sign-up and no account to create.
How to Play Spider Solitaire
Deal the tableau.
Ten columns of cards are dealt, with only the top card of each column face up. The remaining cards sit in the stock at the bottom of the screen.
Build downward in rank.
Move a face-up card or a same-suit run onto a card one rank higher in another column. Suits do not need to match when moving a single card.
Build same-suit sequences.
A complete sequence is King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, Ace — all in the same suit. Complete sequences are removed from the board.
Deal from the stock.
When no useful move is left, deal a new row of cards from the stock, one onto each column. You can only deal when every column has at least one card.
Clear all eight sequences.
The game is won when all eight complete King-to-Ace sequences have been removed from the tableau.
Spider Solitaire Controls
| Action | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Move a card or run | Click a card, then click its destination | Tap a card, then tap its destination |
| Move a card automatically | Double-click a card | Double-tap a card |
| Deal from the stock | Click the stock pile | Tap the stock pile |
| Undo last move | Click the Undo button | Tap the Undo button |
| Restart the game | Click the New Game button | Tap the New Game button |
| Choose suit difficulty | Select 1, 2 or 4 suits before dealing | Select 1, 2 or 4 suits before dealing |
| Fullscreen | Click the fullscreen button above the table | Tap the fullscreen button above the table |
| Exit fullscreen | Escape key | Tap the fullscreen button again |
Spider Solitaire Tips & Strategies
Start with one suit
The one-suit version is a genuine puzzle and the right place to learn the game. The four-suit version is brutally hard — leave it until you can finish one-suit games regularly.
Build same-suit runs early
A run that is entirely one suit can be moved as a block, which is the key to clearing space. Sort your columns so that matching suits come together before you worry about final sequences.
Do not empty a column carelessly
An empty column accepts any card or run, making it the most valuable resource on the table. Do not fill it with a card that could have gone elsewhere.
Expose face-down cards first
Every hidden card is information you cannot use. Prefer moves that turn over a face-down card, because each reveal increases your options across the whole table.
Deal from the stock as late as possible
Every stock deal adds ten cards and can freeze your structure. Wait until the tableau is well sorted and you have no useful moves before dealing again.
Keep columns roughly balanced
Long columns trap the cards you need and leave you with few places to build. Spreading cards evenly keeps the whole tableau flexible.
What makes Spider Solitaire worth playing
- Classic Spider Solitaire with 1, 2 and 4 suit modes
- Runs entirely in your browser with no download or plugin
- Undo button and automatic card movement
- Deep strategic card play for long sessions
- Open source under the MIT licence with credit to the developer
Game Info
| Developer | lklynet |
|---|---|
| Released | 2025 |
| Genre | Card, Solitaire, Strategy |
| Players | Single player |
| Technology | HTML5 / TypeScript |
| Platforms | Desktop, Tablet, Mobile browser |
| Average session | About 15 minutes |
| Licence | MIT |
| Last updated |
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Spider Solitaire — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spider Solitaire free to play?
Yes, completely. The game is open source under the MIT licence and free to play here with no payment, no sign-up and no premium version.
What is the difference between 1, 2 and 4 suits?
The number of suits controls the difficulty. One suit is the easiest and best for learning; four suits uses both decks fully and is considered very hard.
How do I win Spider Solitaire?
Build eight complete sequences from King down to Ace, each entirely in one suit. Each completed sequence is removed from the board, and clearing all eight wins the game.
Can I play Spider Solitaire on my phone?
Yes. Tap a card and tap its destination to move it, and tap the stock to deal. The game works in portrait and landscape on mobile browsers.
Why can I not move a run?
Only runs that are entirely in the same suit can be moved as a block. A mixed-suit run must be broken down into its face-up cards and moved one at a time.
When should I deal from the stock?
Deal only when no useful tableau move remains and the columns are as sorted as you can make them. Each deal adds ten cards, so dealing early can freeze your structure.
Licence & Attribution
Spider Solitaire, based on an open-source game by lklynet · MIT License
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