Spider Solitaire – 4 Suits
Four-suit Spider is the complete game: two full 52-card decks, all four suits, ten columns. It is widely regarded as the hardest mainstream Solitaire — even excellent players lose most deals without undo. Every move matters, and a single careless deal from the stock can end the game.
Surviving Four Suits
Play slowly. Before every move, ask what it uncovers and what it blocks. In-suit builds are worth far more than off-suit ones; an empty column is worth more than almost any single move, and undo is not cheating — it is how the game is studied.
Expect win rates in the single digits at first. If the full game is bruising, rebuild confidence in the 2-suit game and return.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good win rate at 4-suit Spider?
Without undo, anything above 10–15% is strong. With thoughtful use of undo, dedicated players reach 40% or more.
Any single most important tip?
Never deal from the stock while the table is disorganized. Each deal buries every column under a random card — tidy first, deal second.