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Forty Thieves Solitaire: learn through an example
Open Forty Thieves Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your objective
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Start here and follow along
- 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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Learn from a sample situation
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
One detail worth checking
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. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Questions that come up during play
While reading the Guide, 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 learning, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
What format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
