Spider · Game rules

Fair Maids

Goal

Group all the cards in sets of 13 cards in descending sequence by alternate color from King to Ace and move such sets to the foundations.

At a glance

Like Will o' the Wisp, but sequences are by alternate color, and four cards per pile.

Base game rules: Will o' the Wisp

Goal

Group all the cards in sets of 13 cards in descending sequence by suit from King to Ace and move such sets to the foundations.

At a glance

Exactly like Spiderette, but a little bit easier due to the different layout, consisting of seven piles of three cards each.

Base game rules: Spiderette

Goal

Group all the cards in sets of 13 cards in descending sequence by suit from King to Ace and move such sets to the foundations.

At a glance

Like Spider, but with one deck and 7 piles. Very hard.

New to solitaire? A few useful terms
Tableau
The main playing area, usually arranged in columns or piles.
Foundation
A destination where cards are collected in the order required by the game.
Stock / talon
Cards waiting to be dealt. A game may allow one pass or several.
Waste
A pile receiving cards turned over from the stock.
Reserve / cell
A holding area. Its capacity and movement rules depend on the game.
Redeal
Another pass through the stock or a redistribution of cards, as specified in that game’s rules.

Game-rule reference adapted from PySolFC documentation, licensed under GPL v3 or later. References describe the game’s mechanics.