Forty Thieves Solitaire

How to Outsmart Forty Thieves Solitaire

Ready to take on the notorious Forty Thieves Solitaire? This solo card game throws two standard decks, 104 cards total, into the mix, and it’s a real test of grit and smarts. You start by dealing 40 cards face-up into ten tableau piles, four cards each, all laid out so you can see them. The remaining 64 cards form your stock pile, and you’ll need to work them wisely to beat this beast. The goal is to build eight foundation piles, one for each suit, stacking them up from Ace to King.

Here’s the rundown: only the top card of each tableau pile moves. You can stack it on another tableau card if it’s one rank lower and the same suit, like a 9 of Diamonds on a 10 of Diamonds, or send it to a foundation if it fits. Flip one card at a time from the stock to a waste pile, playing what you can, but there’s no second pass through the deck, so make every draw count. Clear a tableau pile? Any card can fill that empty spot, giving you room to maneuver. It’s a tough, strategic slog with a low win rate, perfect for anyone who loves a brain-busting challenge. Can you outwit the thieves and stack all eight foundations?

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