Forty Thieves

Two decks, ten columns, one pass through the stock. Build eight foundations from Ace to King.

How to play

Two decks are used. Forty cards are dealt face up into ten columns of four; the rest form the stock.

Move only the top card of a column or the waste. Columns build down in the same suit; any card may fill an empty column.

The eight foundations are built up by suit from Ace to King.

Click the stock to turn one card onto the waste. You may go through the stock only once.

Move every card to the foundations to win.

About Forty Thieves

Forty Thieves is a two-deck solitaire with ten columns of four cards and only one pass through the stock. Columns build down in the same suit, you can only move the top card of a column, and the eight foundations are built up from Ace to King. It is demanding, so planning ahead matters more than speed.

Forty Thieves at a glance

Players	1 player
Type	Solitaire: you against the deck
Family	Solitaire
Cost	Free, no download

Tips for Forty Thieves

Think before every move: columns build down in the same suit, so a careless move can bury a card you need.
Prefer moves that free a card for the foundations over moves that just rearrange the tableau.
Keep an empty column in reserve rather than filling it at the first opportunity.

Questions about Forty Thieves

How many people can play Forty Thieves?

Forty Thieves is a one-player game: you play alone against the deck, and your game is saved so you can come back to it.

Can I get help in Forty Thieves?

Yes. Use Undo to take back a move and Hint to see a legal one. A game where you used help is marked as assisted.

Does Forty Thieves have difficulty settings?

No, Forty Thieves has a single standard rule set. The difficulty comes from the deal, and each new deal is shuffled fresh.

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