How to Play Spider Solitaire
Spider Solitaire is a two-deck card game played with ten tableau columns. Your goal is to build eight complete sequences from King down to Ace in the same suit. When a full same-suit sequence is formed, it is removed from the board. Clear all eight sequences to win.
Spider Solitaire Rules
- Deal uses 104 cards across ten columns (six cards in the first four, five in the rest).
- Only the top card of each column starts face up.
- You may place a card on another card that is exactly one rank higher.
- Only same-suit descending runs can be moved together.
- Any card or valid sequence may move into an empty column.
- Stock deals are blocked while any tableau column is empty.
- There are five stock deals of ten cards each.
1 Suit vs 2 Suits vs 4 Suits
1 Suit is the easiest mode—every card shares one suit, so any descending run can move. 2 Suits adds real planning around suit matching. 4 Suits is the classic hard mode and rewards careful empty-column management.
Beginner Strategy
Prioritize revealing face-down cards. Prefer moves that extend same-suit sequences. Keep at least one empty column when possible—it is the most powerful tool for rearranging the board.
Advanced Strategy
Avoid burying useful cards under off-suit stacks. Before dealing from the stock, ensure you have a plan for every new face-up card. Use hints sparingly if you are chasing a high score.
Scoring
Games start at 500 points. Each move costs 1 point. Completing a same-suit King-to-Ace sequence awards 100 points. Optional undo and hint penalties are −2 and −5. Winning adds a difficulty and time bonus. Local best score, fewest moves, and best time are stored on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spider Solitaire free on Utilnivo?
Yes. Play instantly in your browser with no download or account required.
Does my progress save?
Yes. Your active game, statistics, preferences, and daily challenge progress are saved locally on this device.
What is the Daily Challenge?
Each day has one shared deal per difficulty. Everyone gets the same layout, making it a fair comparison for streaks and personal bests.
Can I play offline?
After the page loads, gameplay continues offline. Leaderboard submission requires a network connection and fails gracefully if unavailable.