SolitaireBlack Widow Solitaire at a glance
Spider with freer movement: any descending run can travel together, even across different suits.
Use the freedom to move mixed-suit runs to expose hidden cards. The finish is stricter than the movement rule: only a complete King-to-Ace run in one suit leaves the board.
Rules and objective
- Two decks fill ten columns: six cards in the first four and five in the rest. Only each top card is face up.
- Build down by rank in any suit. Any descending run can move as a group, including mixed-suit runs.
- Any card or descending run fills an empty column. Hidden cards flip when exposed.
- Each stock tap deals ten cards. All columns must contain a card before dealing; there are no redeals.
- Completed King-to-Ace runs must still share one suit to be removed in this version. Finish eight runs to win.
The table enforces legal moves and saves the current deal in this browser. Hints identify a move that is available now; they do not guarantee that the deal can still be won.
Strategy: how to play better
First priority
Use group moves to separate mixed suits and assemble complete same-suit runs.
Use mixed-run mobility
Unlike standard Spider, a descending mixed-suit run may move together. Use that freedom to reveal hidden cards, then separate suits for the finish.
Reserve a landing column
An empty column accepts any descending run, but must be filled before the next stock deal. Use it as temporary workspace, not a permanent gap.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move a mixed-suit run?
Yes, if its ranks descend without a gap. Black Widow allows that group move even when the suits differ.
Why did my King-to-Ace run stay on the board?
A completed run is removed only when all thirteen cards belong to the same suit.