1998
Microsoft Spider Solitaire
Session Respect Score
"Classic turn-based card game, play anytime for minutes or hours."
Minimum session
5 min
Pausability
Pause anytime
Resume friendliness
Easy to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Moderate
Session structure
Open-ended
Similar games
Platforms
About
Spider Solitaire, also known as Microsoft Spider Solitaire (Spider in the About box in some versions), is a solitaire card game that is included in Microsoft Windows. It is a version of Spider. As of 2005, it was the most played game on Windows PCs, surpassing the shorter and less challenging Klondike-based Windows Solitaire. The game was first included as part of Windows 98's Microsoft Plus! package and has been since featured on most subsequent versions of Windows. Spider Solitaire was not included in Windows 2000, but was added to Windows ME and later on Windows XP; the game gained popularity subsequent to its inclusion in the latter. Windows Vista again saw a new version, which was mainly unchanged in Windows 7. Finally, Windows 8 has another updated version available in the Windows Store as part of Microsoft Solitaire Collection but not bundled with the operating system.
Media
Community Tips
Be the first to leave a tip!
Sign in to add a tip
Community Session Data
No session logs yet.
Context Tags
No sound needed? One-handed? Good for commutes? Players vote.
Sign in to vote on tags
Platform Notes
Does it actually work well on your platform? Community tested.
Microsoft Spider Solitaire — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Microsoft Spider Solitaire take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Microsoft Spider Solitaire is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Microsoft Spider Solitaire?
- Yes — Microsoft Spider Solitaire supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
- Does Microsoft Spider Solitaire pressure you to keep playing?
- Microsoft Spider Solitaire has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Microsoft Spider Solitaire's Session Respect Score?
- Microsoft Spider Solitaire has a Session Respect Score of 9.6/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.