This is one of the best-known two-deck solitaires, despite the fact that it's an extremely difficult game to win

Spider (Solitaire) Rules

Spider (variation of Solitaire) is one of the best-known two-deck solitaires, despite the fact that it's an extremely difficult game to win. It seems to inspire a fanatic devotion among some players. Perhaps the rareness of a win makes it all the more satisfying when, once in a while, it does come out.

Due to the number of cards, and the extensive moving of groups of cards, this is one game that generally plays better on a computer than it does by hand.

Number of Decks: 2

Initial Layout: The tableau consists of ten piles; the first four containing six cards each, and the last six containing five cards each. The top card of each pile is dealt face-up; the rest are dealt face-down. The remainder of the deck forms the stock.

Object: The object of the game is to build eight sequences in suit from king to ace (K-Q-J-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-A). Unlike many solitaires, the cards are not moved to foundations, but are built entirely within the tableau. If you succeed in in creating all eight groups, you win.

Play: The top card of each tableau pile is available for play. You may build down, regardless of suit. If cards are both in suit and in sequence, they may be moved as a block from one tableau pile to another. When a face-down card is exposed, turn it face-up. When a space is created, it may be filled with any available card or build. When no more moves are possible, then deal another ten cards from the stock, one to each tableau pile. There is no redeal.

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