Spider is the big-board favorite: two decks, ten columns, and one goal — build eight complete King-to-Ace runs and lift them off the table. Solitaire Nest Spider is free, needs no signup, and runs right in your browser on phone or laptop, online or off.
How to play Spider Solitaire
You start with ten tableau columns and a face-down stock of fifty cards. Uncover and rearrange the columns until you can form a full sequence in a single suit, King down to Ace. Complete one and it clears itself off the board automatically; clear all eight to win.
- Build down in rank in any column, regardless of suit — a red 9 goes on any 10, an 8 on any 9, and so on.
- You may pick up and move a run only if it is all one suit and in order. A face-up card of a different suit blocks everything stacked above it.
- Complete a King-to-Ace run in one suit and it is removed to a foundation — eight full runs wins the game.
- Click the stock to deal one card face-up to every column. This is only allowed when no column is empty, so fill the gaps first.
- Any single card or valid same-suit run may move onto an empty column.
- When you uncover a face-down card it flips face-up automatically.
Choose your difficulty: 1, 2, or 4 suits
Difficulty comes from the suit count. One suit is a gentle warm-up where every run stacks. Two suits is the classic middle ground. Four suits is the real test, since keeping same-suit runs intact is much harder. Use the 1 / 2 / 4 control in the toolbar to switch — it deals a fresh game.
Moving cards: drag or tap
On a computer, drag a card or run onto a legal column. On a phone, tap a card to pick it up — legal columns are highlighted — then tap where you want it. Double-tap to send a run to its best spot. Use Undo to explore lines and Hint when you are stuck. Your game saves automatically, so you can close the tab and pick up right where you left off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 1-suit, 2-suit and 4-suit Spider Solitaire?
The number of suits sets the difficulty. One-suit uses only spades, so almost every run stacks and it is the easiest way for beginners to start. Two suits is the balanced middle. Four suits is the hardest because keeping same-suit sequences together is tough.
Is Spider Solitaire winnable?
Yes, though it depends on the suits. One-suit Spider has a very high win rate and most deals fall with careful play. Two suits is beatable with planning. Four-suit Spider is genuinely hard, and even strong players lose a fair share of games.
How do you play Spider Solitaire?
Build cards down in value, and stack same-suit cards together when you can. When you form a full King-to-Ace run in one suit, it clears off the board. Deal a new row from the stock only when no column is empty, then keep working the tableau.
How do you win more games at Spider Solitaire?
Try to empty a whole column early, since a free space lets you park cards and reorder runs. Keep sequences in the same suit whenever possible so they can complete. Do not deal a new row too soon, because it buries cards and blocks your open moves.
Is Spider Solitaire free with no signup?
Yes, it is completely free. There is no download, no account, and no signup. It runs right in your browser on desktop or phone, saves your game automatically, and even works offline once the page has loaded.