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This page was last updated on 1 October 2024.
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Game rating – 4.8 on 3,660 likes
Game objective
The game is won when all foundations are filled and no cards remain in the tableau.
The goal is to create sequences of cards from King to Ace in each tableau column. Once a sequence is complete, it's moved to one of the eight foundations.
Game complexity: Easy
Odds of winning: High, more than half of 10 games
Gameplay
Allowed moves:
‣ Tableau cards are dealt into ten columns, remaining cards are placed in a Stock pile
‣ completed card sequences are moved to eight Foundation piles
‣ players build sequences by placing cards in descending order of the same suit, from King to Ace, groups of cards can be moved together if they meet these conditions
‣ face-down cards are revealed when the top card is moved
‣ if no moves are possible, ten cards are drawn from the stock pile to the tableaus
Score for a Spider Solitaire is a sum of seconds spend for a game and moves done during it.
InSolitaire.com allows you to retract your last move with "Undo".
Don't forget to check your statistics – for that choose the Statistics item from the More menu in the top right corner.
Game setup
Decks: Eight (!) decks are used. However, only the spade suit is played out of them.
Piles: Foundations are used to store completed sequences. Tableau columns is where cards are arranged and sequenced. Empty columns can be filled with any card. Stock releases undealt cards to foundation 5 times max.
Deal: Ten Tableau columns hold 54 cards (4 columns of 6 cards, 6 columns of 5 cards). There are eight empty Foundation piles in the beginning. The Stock contains the remaining 50 cards, which are dealt to Tableau at 10 cards for each hit, up to a maximum of 5 times.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the odds of winning Spider Solitaire?
While the game is considered easy, not all hands are winnable. The win rate for 1 Suit is around 52.29%.
What are games similar to Spider Solitaire?
Easthaven Solitaire, Spiderette, and Scorpion Solitaire are similar games with variations in gameplay.
What is the history of Spider Solitaire?
The game's name likely comes from the eight foundation piles. It gained popularity with its inclusion in Microsoft Windows in 1998.
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