CalcoTools Games

Spider Patience

Build eight king-to-ace runs across ten columns with two decks of cards. Play with one, two or four suits, with a fresh seeded deal every day.

How to play

  1. Ten columns are dealt with only the top card face up. Tap a face-up card to pick it up, then tap the column it should go to.
  2. A card or run goes onto a card exactly one rank higher, in any suit. Only a run of one suit counting down can be moved together.
  3. Build a full run of one suit from king down to ace and it is cleared from the table. Clear all eight runs to win.
  4. When you run out of moves, tap Deal row to add one card to every column. You can only deal when no column is empty.

Tips and strategy

  • Uncover face-down cards first. A hidden card is a lost option until you free it.
  • Try to build in a single suit whenever you can, even though any suit is allowed. Mixed runs can't be moved.
  • Keep an empty column as long as possible. It lets you rearrange runs, but remember you can't deal while one is empty.
  • Use Undo freely while you learn. Start with one suit, then move up to two and four.

FAQ

Why can't I deal a new row?
Spider only lets you deal when every column has at least one card. Place a card into each empty column first, then deal.
What is the difference between one, two and four suits?
One suit is the easiest because any descending run is the right suit. Four suits is the hardest, and many deals can't be won.
Is the daily deal the same for everyone?
Yes. The deal depends on the date and the number of suits you choose, so everyone with the same setting gets the same layout.