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How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire
Make Forty Thieves Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
What is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
While learning, 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
On this playing page, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
For my first round, 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.
