THE PLAYBOOK · MASYYSP
Read before your next round of Forty Thieves Solitaire
Choose a round of Forty Thieves Solitaire and settle into its rules. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. 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
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
The goal to keep in mind
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The steps to play
- 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.
Making selections and moves
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
See the idea in action
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.
An important reminder
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.
More answers before you play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
While learning, how do I control Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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.
What should I watch out for in Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
When I return, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
When I return, 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.