Game guide · LYLIANYING
Read before your next round of Spider Solitaire
Begin with the objective. Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective. Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The challenge in front of you
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.
Making your moves
- Build down by rank. Only descending same-suit groups move together. Empty columns accept any movable group.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Input guidance
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
See how the rules apply
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Keep this in mind
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
More answers before you play
What is the aim?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
How do I use the controls?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A mixed-suit descending stack cannot move as one group. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Two decks, one/two/four suits; fill every column before a ten-card stock deal. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete eight same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
