THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
Forty Thieves Solitaire: from controls to your first round
Bring your attention to one round of Forty Thieves Solitaire. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The purpose of your moves
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.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Your inputs
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
An example to follow
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Where a round can go wrong
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
More answers before you play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
For my first round, how do I control Forty Thieves Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
When I return, what example helps explain Forty Thieves Solitaire?
For clarity: 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?
Keep this in mind: 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.
Before I begin, which play mode does Forty Thieves Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
