![]() Because of its higher difficulty, Spider Solitaire became so popular that in the early 2000's gained the status of the most popular solitaire game played on Windows PCs.Īs in any other solitaire, the objective is to sort shuffled cards by number and color. The game first appeared in system Windows 3.x in 1991 but it gained in popularity thanks to its distribution with Windows XP. In the simplified versions, the cards have only one color (the easiest) or two colors (medium difficulty). Unlike other popular patience games, Spider Solitaire is played with two decks of cards (that is with 104 cards). Most likely, Spider Solitaire derives its name from the eight legs of a spider, which correspond to the eight foundations which must be filled with cards in order to solve the game. The origins of the game name are not certain. You might also wish to try the Easy version which is the same as the Relaxed version, but you are also allowed to move groups of cards of combined suits.Important shortcut keys Toggle full screen: The only difference between the standard and relaxed variations is that in the standard version of the game, the sets of cards from King to Ace must be in the same suit instead of in any suit. If you are looking for the previous rule set, it is now named Spider-Relaxed. Spider Solitaire on Solitaire Network has been modified to be brought into line with the standard rules of Spider as are common in many other solitaire packages. A full set of King through Ace in the same suit is 13 points. For example, if a Column has a K, Q, and J of the same suit in sequence then three points are scored for that combination. One point is scored for each card built within a Column starting with a King. ![]() All Columns must contain a card before more cards can be dealt from the Stock. When a sequence of King through Ace in the same suit is formed within a Column, it is removed from the layout.Įmpty Columns may be filled with any card or movable sequence of cards. For example, in a sequence of 8, 7, 6 of Spades, the 7 and 6 may be split apart from the 8 in order to be played to another 8. Sequences may be split apart once formed. However, an 8 of clubs, 7 and 6 of Spades may not move as a unit because they are not all of the same suit. ![]() For example, an 8, 7, and 6 of Spades may move to any 9. Also, cards of the same suit and in sequence may be moved to another Column provided the above build rule applies. The topmost card of each Column is always available for play. However, since the goal is to build sets of cards in the same suit, you should prefer building down in the same suit. ColumnsĬolumns are built DOWN in ANY SUIT. All Columns must contain at least one card before the cards will be dealt. Click on the Stock after no more moves are possible (or desirable) in the layout. All cards are dealt face down except for the last card in each Column StockĮvery click on the Stock will deal one card to each Column. The first four Columns are dealt 6 cards, the next six Columns are dealt 5 cards each. ![]() Using two decks, ten Columns of cards are dealt 5 or 6 cards each. Form eight sets of cards of the same suit from King to Ace within the Columns.
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