Spider Solitaire

Game info

Decks: 8 (1 suit), 4 (2 suits) and 2 (4 suits);
Difficulty level: Easy (1 suit), Medium (2 suits) and Very Hard (4 suits);
Game time: Quick (1 suit) and Long (2 and 4 suits);
Type: Skill;

Objective

The objective of Spider Solitaire is to create 8 sequences of cards of the same suit arranged in descending order, starting from King to Ace. The game is won when all the cards have been successfully removed from the table.

The Game

Foundations

The game has 8 foundations located in the upper right corner;
Each foundation automatically receives a full stack of cards in ascending order, starting from Ace to King, with the same suit.

Stock

The stock is located in the upper left corner;
Deals one card on each of the 10 piles;
All piles must have at least one card before dealing.

Tableau

The game has 10 piles located at the bottom of the table;
Cards must be sorted in descending order, regardless of the suit;
You can only move a group of cards if they are arranged in descending order and with the same suit;
An empty space can be occupied by any card or group of cards in descending order and with the same suit.

Removing a Full Stack (King to Ace)

Once a sequence of 13 cards is arranged in ascending order and with the same suit, it will be automatically removed from the game and sent to the foundation.

Variations of Spider Solitaire

One Suit

This variation is easier and more fun. An average player can win up to 90% of the time;

Usually played with spades (♠);

Does not require much planning before each move.

Two Suits

It offers a moderate level of difficulty, with a winning rate of approximately 65%;

Two suits of different colors are used, usually spades (♠) and hearts (♥);

A good challenge for players seeking a greater challenge than changing a suit.

Four Suits

This variation is the most challenging. Experienced players can win, on average, only 20% of the games;

It uses two complete decks, with 104 cards of spades (♠), hearts (♥), clubs (♣) and diamonds (♦);