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Read before your next round of Forty Thieves Solitaire
Try Forty Thieves Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The playing sequence
- 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.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
A common point of confusion
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Read these answers for extra help
For a quick reminder, 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?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, 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.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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 a quick reminder, which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.