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Getting started with Forty Thieves Solitaire
Take a moment with Forty Thieves Solitaire before moving to another game. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Practice beyond the first move
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.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
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. Read the matching step again.
Notice this detail
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Game-specific help
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: 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.
For this browser game, 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.
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.
