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How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire
Start Forty Thieves Solitaire in your browser at QTHCC. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The page pairs the game with observe, then act, an example and answers about this edition.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Observe, then act
Look at the full play area and read the status message. Make a deliberate choice and compare the outcome with your expectation.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king.
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.
A useful example
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
Common questions
What is included in this edition?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Can you show a concrete example?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together.