Comparison
Spider vs Yukon
| Spider | Yukon | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | 2 decks | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 20 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | High | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | Low | Medium |
| Family | Spider family | Yukon family |
| Good for beginners | No | No |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
Spider
Build same-suit sequences from King to Ace across ten tableau columns using two full decks and four suits.
Two full decks are dealt into ten columns — 54 cards, with the last of each column face up. Columns build downward by rank, and here the suit does not matter for placing a single card: any nine goes onto any ten.
Yukon
No stock at all, and any face-up card moves together with everything piled on top of it, however disordered.
All 52 cards are dealt at the start into seven columns of uneven length, with the top five cards of each column face up. There is no stock and no waste — everything you will ever have is on the table from the first move.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Spider or Yukon?
- Spider is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Yukon is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.