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Read before your next round of Forty Thieves Solitaire
Start Forty Thieves Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you are aiming for
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
How to proceed
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
See how the rules apply
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Check this before moving on
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Game-specific help
What is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, how do I control Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
While learning, 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.
For this browser game, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
