How to play Forty Thieves Solitaire

Two full decks (104 cards) are used. Forty cards are dealt face up into 10 columns of four. The other 64 cards form the stock.

Build the columns down by suit: a 6 of hearts goes only on the 7 of hearts. Only one card moves at a time. An empty column takes any single card.

There are eight foundations, two for each suit, built up from Ace to King. Turn the stock one card at a time to the waste; its top card is playable. Send all 104 cards home to win.

Forty Thieves rules: no redeal

You go through the stock only once. When it runs out, the cards left in the waste stay there. That single pass is what makes Forty Thieves so hard.

The Collect safe button sends home cards that can't help you in the tableau, so you don't miss easy foundation plays.

Forty Thieves Solitaire tips

• Empty columns are gold. Try to clear one early and use it carefully.
• Since you move one card at a time, a long run is hard to shift. Avoid building long runs on top of cards you need.
• Play from the tableau before drawing, but don't let the waste pile up with useful cards.
• Get Aces and 2s home fast. With eight foundations, low cards rarely help in the columns.
• Use Hint and Undo when you're unsure.

Is Forty Thieves solitaire free?

Yes. HypeGameRoom is free: no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy to play. Arcade games reward Neons, a play-only currency that can never be cashed out.

How many decks does Forty Thieves use?

Two full decks, 104 cards, with eight foundations.

Can I go through the stock more than once?

No. The stock is turned one card at a time, once.

Can I move more than one card at a time?

No. Every move is a single card, so plan longer moves through empty columns.