THE PLAYBOOK · 373GS
How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire
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. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Make the next step deliberately.
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.
Step by step
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
While reading the Guide, 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.
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.
For my first round, 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.
Before I begin, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
