Score-Tracked Game

Spider Solitaire Scoring

Learn how Spider Solitaire scoring works, then play a browser game that tracks your score, moves, elapsed time, completed suits, undo use, and local best move counts. Regular browser games can save locally, so you can continue a run later from the same device.

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Drag cards to move. Build descending sequences of the same suit. Complete all 8 suits (K to A) to win.

Double-click to auto-move a card. Click the stock to deal 10 cards (no empty columns allowed).

Quick Answer

Spider Solitaire Scoring

Spider Solitaire scoring starts at 500 points. Each move costs 1 point, each undo costs 1 point, and each completed same-suit King-to-Ace sequence adds 100 points. The score formula is 500 minus moves plus 100 points for each completed suit.

Formula

Spider Solitaire Score Formula

The score is designed to reward efficient play. You can still use undo and hints to learn, but every unnecessary move lowers your final number.

  • Starting score: 500 points.
  • Each move: -1 point.
  • Each undo: -1 point.
  • Each completed suit: +100 points.
  • Winning ceiling before move costs: 1,300 points.

Benchmark

What Counts as a Good Score?

Judge your score by difficulty. A clean 1-suit game will usually score higher than a hard 4-suit win because 4 suits creates more mixed stacks, more repositioning, and more difficult stock decisions.

  • 600-900 points is a typical completed game.
  • 900-1,100 points is a strong score.
  • 1,100-1,200 points is very efficient.
  • 1,200+ points is an exceptional win.

Timer

Use Time as a Second Benchmark

Score rewards efficient moves, while time helps you compare session pace. A fast win is useful, but a careful win with fewer moves often scores better than a rushed game.

  • Use the timer to compare repeat attempts on the same difficulty.
  • Do not sacrifice clean same-suit sequences just to play faster.
  • Daily challenge games are best for fair time and score comparisons.

Strategy

How to Raise Your Score

High scores come from fewer moves. That means every move should reveal information, preserve mobility, build same-suit sequences, or prepare a completed run.

  • Reveal hidden cards before making tidy but low-value moves.
  • Build same-suit stacks so more cards can move together.
  • Use empty columns for productive chain reactions.
  • Delay stock deals until the tableau has no useful work left.
  • Use undo to learn, then replay cleaner lines when chasing a personal best.

Play Next

Practice the Strategy

Spider Solitaire gets easier when you apply one idea at a time inside a real deal. Regular games save locally after moves, so longer runs do not have to be finished in one sitting.

Play for a High Score

Classic Spider

Play the no-download score-tracked classic game.

1 Suit Score Run

Use the easiest mode to practice efficient low-move wins.

2 Suits Challenge

Compare your score in the balanced middle difficulty.

4 Suits Hard Mode

Chase a lower but more meaningful hard-mode score.

How to Win

Learn the strategy foundations behind better scores.

When to Deal

Avoid stockpile mistakes that inflate your move count.

FAQ

How is Spider Solitaire scored?

This game starts at 500 points, subtracts 1 point for each move or undo, and adds 100 points for each completed same-suit King-to-Ace sequence.

Does undo affect my Spider Solitaire score?

Yes. Undo restores the previous board position, but it still costs 1 point so score-chasing rewards careful planning.

What is a good Spider Solitaire score?

A score above 900 is solid, above 1,100 is very strong, and above 1,200 usually means an efficient winning game. Compare scores within the same difficulty level.

Do 1-suit, 2-suit, and 4-suit games use the same scoring?

Yes. The formula is the same, but 4-suit games usually require more moves, so a lower 4-suit score can still represent stronger play.