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How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire
Open Forty Thieves Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
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. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
Before I begin, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
When I return, which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.