How to play Forty Thieves
Forty Thieves is a classic two-deck solitaire with forty cards dealt face up: ten columns of four. It rewards patience and planning.
The rules
- Two decks. Ten columns of four cards, all face up. The other 64 cards form the deck.
- Build down in the same suit.
- Move one card at a time.
- Any card can go into an empty column.
- Turn cards from the deck one at a time onto the waste pile. You go through the deck only once.
- Build the eight foundations up by suit from Ace to King (two for each suit) to win.
How to play here
- Tap a card to move it to the best place.
- Tap the deck to turn over the next card.
- Undo as often as you like, and tap Hint for a suggestion.
Tips
- Empty a column as early as you can. It’s the only way to move long runs.
- Before turning a new card, make every useful move in the columns.
Questions
Is Forty Thieves hard?
Yes, it’s known as one of the harder classic solitaires, and many deals can’t be won. Undo is unlimited, so feel free to experiment.
Is it free? Will my game be saved?
Yes and yes: it’s free with no sign-up, and your game is saved in this browser after every move.