📖 About This Game

Jumping Spider – A Fresh Twist on Classic Spider Solitaire

Jumping Spider is an exciting and fast-paced variation of Spider Solitaire designed for players who enjoy strategy, patience, and smart card sequencing. This version gives you more flexibility while building sequences, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced card-game fan, Jumping Spider offers a perfect blend of challenge and fun.

Game Overview

Jumping Spider follows the same foundation as traditional Spider Solitaire, but with a unique twist. Your goal is to assemble complete runs of cards from Ace through King, all in the same suit. Once a full sequence is completed, it is automatically moved off the tableau.

The difference lies in the movement rules
You can stack cards in descending order even if they don’t match suit, allowing more freedom while organizing the tableau. Any correctly descending sequence can move together like a single block, helping you strategize efficiently.

How to Play Jumping Spider
1. Understand the Layout

The game board consists of:

A tableau spread across multiple columns

A stockpile of unused cards

Empty spaces that you can use strategically

2. Build Descending Sequences

Place cards on top of each other in simple descending order
For example
10 on Jack
7 on 8
3 on 4
Suits do not have to match for stacking.

3. Complete a Full Set

Your main objective is to create a perfect sequence from Ace to King in the same suit.
Once complete, the sequence will automatically remove itself from the tableau.

4. Move Groups of Cards

If cards form a continuous descending sequence, they can be moved together as one unit.
This allows smoother rearranging and deeper strategy.

5. Draw New Cards

When you run out of moves or need more options, draw from the stockpile.
Each draw adds one new card to every tableau column.

6. Clear the Tableau

The game is won when all complete sequences are built and removed.

Tips to Win Easily

Try to uncover hidden cards as early as possible

Prioritize building same-suit sequences when you have the chance

Keep at least one empty column for flexibility

Avoid blocking high-value cards under smaller ones

Only draw new cards when you have no easy moves left

Key Features of Jumping Spider

More freedom than classic Spider Solitaire

Move entire stacks of descending cards

Clean and visually simple gameplay

Perfect for both relaxed and strategic play

Ideal for mobile and desktop players

FAQ – Jumping Spider
What makes Jumping Spider different from Spider Solitaire?

It allows you to stack cards in descending order without matching suits, and descending sequences can move as a block.

Do I need to match suits to build on the tableau?

No, suits don’t matter while stacking. But the final completed sequence must be in the same suit.

Is Jumping Spider difficult?

The game is easier than classic Spider Solitaire because it offers more flexible moves.

Can I undo moves?

Most versions include an undo option, but this depends on the platform.

How do I win the game?

Create complete Ace-to-King sequences in the same suit until the tableau is fully cleared.