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An introduction to playing Forty Thieves Solitaire
Open Forty Thieves Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
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. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The order of 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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
Check this before moving on
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Clarifying the way this game works
Before I begin, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
As a new player, 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 learning, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
On this playing page, 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.
While learning, 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.
When I return, 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.