Spider Solitaire Question

HeavilyArmed · #1 06-10-2007, 03:57 PM

I have quit the game as of today after meeting my goal of solving one game. I am curious about estimates from the truly addicted. What percentage of 4 suit games are actually soluable using expert play and no undo? I spent a fair length of time at the 2 suit game and it seemed that maybe 1/3 to 1/5 were soluable but I'm no expert. My guess for the 4 suit game is that it's below 10%. Whadda ya think?

mute · #2 06-10-2007, 04:12 PM

Haven't played much, but have never solved 4 suits.

Neil S · #3 06-10-2007, 04:37 PM

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I have quit the game as of today after meeting my goal of solving one game. I am curious about estimates from the truly addicted. What percentage of 4 suit games are actually soluable using expert play and no undo? I spent a fair length of time at the 2 suit game and it seemed that maybe 1/3 to 1/5 were soluable but I'm no expert. My guess for the 4 suit game is that it's below 10%. Whadda ya think?

[/ QUOTE ]It wouldn't surprise me if it were that low. I mean, the ONE SUIT game isn't even a lock (though my current win rate in it is surely far from optimal).

I'm a fan of Grandfather's Clock myself for pass time solitaire play. It's roughly as winnable as Freecell but can be won consistently without a whole lot of thought, heh.