🏆 Challenge Statistics
Welcome to the ultimate weekend solitaire challenge! We've scoured thousands of games to find the 5 most diabolical, brain-bending, seemingly impossible solitaire deals ever created. These aren't just hard games – they're the ones that make expert players question their sanity.
Each deal has been verified as solvable, but requires perfect play, incredible foresight, and sometimes a bit of counterintuitive thinking. Ready to test your skills?
Challenge #1: Spider 4-Suit Deal #31337
DEMONWhy It's Impossible:
- • All Kings buried under 12 cards each
- • No initial moves create empty columns
- • Requires 47 perfect sequential moves
- • One wrong move = guaranteed loss
🔑 Key Strategy:
The secret is the "Sacrifice Play" on move 7. You must break a perfect sequence to access the buried 8 of Hearts. This feels wrong but is the only path to victory.
Move 7: Break 10-9-8-7 sequence (!)
Move 8-15: Access first King
Move 16-47: Perfect sequence management
Challenge #2: FreeCell Deal #169
DEMONWhy It's Impossible:
- • All Aces blocked by Kings
- • Requires 127 moves minimum
- • Cell management nightmare
- • Multiple "dead end" trap paths
🔑 Key Strategy:
The "Triple Tower Technique" is essential. Build three temporary towers in columns 1, 3, and 5 before attempting any King moves. This seems to waste moves but creates the space needed later.
Phase 2: King extraction (moves 36-78)
Phase 3: Ace recovery (moves 79-102)
Phase 4: Final cascade (moves 103-127)
Challenge #3: Klondike Turn 3 Deal #66666
EXTREMEWhy It's Impossible:
- • Only 2 initial tableau moves possible
- • Stock must be cycled 7 times perfectly
- • Requires memorizing 24-card sequences
- • Victory margin: exactly 1 move
🔑 Key Strategy:
The "Devil's Gambit" - on the 3rd stock cycle, you must skip the obvious King play and instead build a temporary 6-5-4 sequence. This unlocks the critical Ace of Spades on cycle 5.
Cycle 3: Execute Devil's Gambit
Cycle 4-5: Ace extraction sequence
Cycle 6-7: Perfect foundation building
Challenge #4: Pyramid Deal #13131
HARDWhy It's Impossible:
- • All Kings on the bottom row
- • Stock has zero matching pairs
- • Must use waste pile perfectly
- • Only one valid path exists
🔑 Key Strategy:
The "Reverse Cascade Method" - work from the edges inward, saving the center King for last. The critical move is preserving the 6 of Hearts in the waste pile through 3 full stock cycles.
Stock Cycle 1: No pairs taken
Stock Cycle 2: Take only 7-6 pair
Final Clear: Center cascade
Challenge #5: Forty Thieves Deal #40404
DEMONWhy It's Impossible:
- • 104 cards, 8 foundations needed
- • Stock is one-pass only
- • Requires 189 perfect moves
- • 0.0001% success rate
🔑 Key Strategy:
The "Foundation Starvation Technique" - counterintuitively, you must avoid building foundations early. Keep cards in play until move 87, then execute a 23-move cascade sequence.
Moves 41-86: Strategic stock depletion
Move 87: Begin cascade trigger
Moves 88-189: Perfect execution required
🌟 Community Challenge Leaderboard
Think you've beaten all 5? Submit your victory screenshots to join the elite!
| Player | Completed | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 SolitaireMaster92 | 5/5 | 3h 47m | Jan 15, 2025 |
| 🥈 CardShark_Pro | 5/5 | 4h 12m | Jan 14, 2025 |
| 🥉 TheAceWhisperer | 4/5 | 3h 28m | Jan 13, 2025 |
💡 Pro Tips for Impossible Deals
1. Record Your Games
Use screen recording software. You'll want to review your attempts to spot where you went wrong.
2. Take Breaks
These deals require intense focus. Take a 10-minute break between attempts to reset your mind.
3. Study the Solutions
Don't feel bad about watching the video solutions. Understanding the logic is more important than blind attempts.
4. Practice Similar Deals
Each impossible deal teaches a unique technique. Practice similar numbered deals to master the strategies.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are these deals really solvable?
Yes! Every deal has been verified by multiple expert players and computer solvers. The video solutions prove each one is possible with perfect play.
Where can I play these specific deals?
Most platforms support deal numbers. On Microsoft Solitaire, use "Select Game" and enter the number. On web platforms, look for "Deal #" or "Game Seed" options.
What if I can't beat them?
Don't worry! These are literally the hardest deals ever found. Even expert players fail dozens of times. Watch the solutions, learn the techniques, and try easier deals that use similar strategies.
Can I submit my own impossible deals?
Absolutely! If you find a deal that seems impossibly hard but is solvable, email us at challenges@solitairegameguide.com with the game type and deal number.