How to Play Forty Thieves Solitaire

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How to play 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. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.

A careful first round

Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.

Step by step

1. Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card.
2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
3. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
4. 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.

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 controls nearby.

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. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.

Common questions