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How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire
Start Forty Thieves Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
For my first round, how do I control Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
As a new player, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Forty Thieves Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
When I return, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
On this playing page, which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
