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Forty Thieves Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Forty Thieves Solitaire. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
A small practice goal
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
How a round unfolds
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
Try this example
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Verify the rule before continuing.
Pay attention to this rule
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Answers about the rules and controls
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
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.
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.