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Making your first moves in Forty Thieves Solitaire
Read the aim of Forty Thieves Solitaire, then make your first move. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The objective of a round
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Check any mode label before starting.
An example to follow
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Check this before moving on
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.
If you are unsure
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
For my first round, 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.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
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?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
As a new player, what format does Forty Thieves Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, 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.