Forty Thieves Solitaire

Play Forty Thieves Solitaire online. One of the hardest solitaire games with two decks.

Forty Thieves

Game info

  • Decks: 2 (104 cards)
  • Difficulty: Very Hard
  • Game time: Long
  • Win rate: ~10%
  • Type: Skill

Objective

Build all 8 foundations from Ace to King by suit.

The game

Foundations
  • 8 piles (two per suit)
  • Build up by suit from Ace
Tableau
  • 10 columns with 4 face-up cards each (40 cards total - the thieves)
  • Build down by suit
  • Move only one card at a time
  • Any card can fill an empty column
Stock & Waste
  • 64 remaining cards in stock
  • Draw one card at a time to waste
  • No redeals - one pass only

Strategy

  • Create empty columns - they're essential for maneuvering
  • Plan moves carefully since only single cards move
  • Watch for blocking situations with duplicate cards

About the game

Forty Thieves is notoriously difficult. The single-card movement rule combined with same-suit building and no redeals makes most games unwinnable. Patience and careful planning are essential.