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Spider Solitaire 2018

Review · Strategy · macOS · Android

Spider Solitaire 2018

Reviewed: 07 May 2026

macOS · Android

GlTeamStudio · 2017

Ludograph rating

E

Avoid

29 /100

Spider Solitaire 2018 is a classic card game that builds problem solving, strategic thinking, and memory through engaging solitaire puzzles.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 17 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

17

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.30
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.10

Spider Solitaire 2018 is a classic card game that offers opportunities for problem-solving, strategic thinking, and memory attention. Players must plan their moves to clear the tableau, which can help develop logical reasoning skills. The game is casual and can be played in short bursts, making it suitable for quick mental exercises.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks. It is a single-player experience with no social interaction, monetization, or concerning content. Its primary risk is the potential for repetitive gameplay and limited skill transfer due to its simple mechanics.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Spider Solitaire 2018 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Spider Solitaire 2018 a rating of 29/100. Significant risks make this hard to recommend for younger players.

How long should kids play Spider Solitaire 2018?

Our session recommendation for Spider Solitaire 2018 is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Spider Solitaire 2018?

The game presents minimal risks. It is a single-player experience with no social interaction, monetization, or concerning content. Its primary risk is the potential for repetitive gameplay and limited skill transfer due to its simple mechanics.