THE PLAYBOOK · XICHONGLT
Understand the basics of Forty Thieves Solitaire
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. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
What counts as success
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
How to use the 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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Work through an 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.
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.
Game-specific help
For my first round, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
When I return, 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 a quick reminder, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
For this browser game, 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?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Before I begin, 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.
