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Learn the rules of Forty Thieves Solitaire
Choose a round of Forty Thieves Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
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. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Input guidance
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.
See how the rules apply
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Keep this in mind
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
As a new player, 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, 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.
While reading the Guide, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.