Free online Spider Solitaire
Spider is the solitaire with two decks and ten columns: you build runs from king to ace of the same suit. On FantaCarte you play it for free with 1 suit (easy), 2 suits or 4 suits (for experts).
Spider rules
- Goal: build eight runs from king to ace of the same suit. Each complete run leaves the table.
- Columns: 10 columns, 54 cards dealt; the other 50 stay in the deck.
- In the columns: a card goes on one a point higher, of any suit.
- Moving several cards: only if they form a run of the same suit.
- Empty column: takes any card or run.
- The deck: deals one card to every column; empty columns must be filled first.
Which difficulty to choose
| Spider | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| 1 suit (all spades) | easy: you almost always win |
| 2 suits (spades and hearts) | medium |
| 4 suits | hard, for experts |
The score starts at 500: each move costs 1 point, each complete run gives 100.
Tips to win
- When you can choose, play onto the same suit: mixed runs can't be moved.
- Empty a column as soon as you can: it's the most valuable spot on the table.
- Before dealing from the deck, make every move you can.
Frequently asked questions
Can 4-suit Spider be won?
Yes, but it's very hard: it takes patience and plenty of undos. With 1 suit you almost always win.
How many cards are in Spider Solitaire?
104: two 52-card decks. With 1 suit it's eight sets of spades, with 2 suits four sets of spades and hearts.
Can I play Spider free without downloading?
Yes: on FantaCarte Spider is played in the browser on phone or computer, for free and without signing up.
Play it online
On FantaCarte choose Solitaire, then Spider and the number of suits. Want a solitaire that is more about thinking? Try FreeCell.