Easy
1 Suit
Best for learning. Every descending run is same-suit by default.
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Spider Solitaire Rules
Learn exactly which moves are legal, when to use the stock, and how completed sequences clear.
Rules at a Glance
Objective
Clear eight same-suit sequences from King to Ace.
Single-card move
Move a card onto another card that is one rank higher.
Group move
Move a descending group only when every card is the same suit.
Mixed suits
Mixed-suit stacks are legal, but they cannot move as a group.
Empty column
Fill an empty column with any card or movable same-suit sequence.
Stock pile
Deal one card to each tableau column only when no column is empty.
Completed run
A same-suit K-to-A run clears from the tableau automatically.
Medium
2 Suits
Best for practicing suit management without full expert difficulty.
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4 Suits
Best for the classic challenge with all four suits active.
Play 4 SuitsMixed Suits
Can You Move Mixed Suits?
You can stack mixed suits in descending order, but only same-suit sequences can move together as a group.
Stock Rule
Can You Deal With an Empty Column?
No. The stock deals one card to every tableau column, so all 10 columns must contain at least one card before you can deal.
Rules FAQ
Can you move mixed suits in Spider Solitaire?
You can stack mixed suits in descending order, but you cannot move a mixed-suit run as a group. Only same-suit descending sequences can move together.
Can you deal from the stock with an empty column?
No. Standard Spider Solitaire rules require every tableau column to contain at least one card before you deal from the stock.
Can any card go into an empty column?
Yes. Any single card or valid same-suit sequence can be moved into an empty tableau column.
How do you win Spider Solitaire?
You win by clearing all eight same-suit sequences from King down to Ace. Each completed sequence is removed from the tableau automatically.