Spider Solitaire
Also known as Spider Solitaire or two-deck solitaire — 104 cards in 10 columns, playable at 1, 2 or 4 suits.
Free online Spider Solitaire with all three classic difficulties: 1 suit for learning, 2 suits for a real challenge, 4 suits for experts. Build full King-to-Ace runs in one suit to clear them from the table — right in your browser, no download needed.
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How to play Spider Solitaire — the rules
- Goal: build eight complete runs from King down to Ace in a single suit — each finished run flies off the table automatically.
- Stack cards downward regardless of suit (any 7 can go on any 8) — but only same-suit runs can be picked up and moved together.
- An empty column accepts any card or run — empty columns are your most powerful tool.
- Tap the stock to deal one new card onto every column. Every column must have at least one card before you can deal.
- Start with 1 suit to learn the flow, then move up to 2 suits and finally the full 4-suit game.
Keyboard: Tab or arrow keys to move around, Enter to move a run, D to deal, Ctrl+Z to undo.
Deals are random, like a real shuffle — not every Spider deal can be won, especially with 4 suits. The daily deal is the same for everyone worldwide.
Strategy and tips
How to Play Spider Solitaire: seven techniques for 1, 2 and 4 suits
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 1 suit, 2 suits and 4 suits in Spider Solitaire?
The rules are identical — the difficulty is in how often suits mix. With 1 suit (all spades) every stack you build can also be moved, so it is the best way to learn. With 2 suits you must keep spades and hearts apart, and with 4 suits — the original expert game — almost every move needs planning several turns ahead.
Can every Spider Solitaire game be won?
No. Spider deals here are random, like a real shuffle, and we say so honestly: most 1-suit deals can be won with careful play and undo, but at 4 suits a meaningful share of deals cannot be beaten no matter how well you play. Winning around a third of your 4-suit games is already very good.
How many cards does Spider Solitaire use?
Two full decks — 104 cards. 54 are dealt into ten columns at the start, and the remaining 50 sit in the stock for five deals of ten cards each.
Why can't I deal from the stock?
Spider's classic rule: you may only deal when every column has at least one card. Move a card or run into each empty column first, then deal.