Forty Thieves Solitaire

Game rules:

Enter the captivating world of Forty Thieves Solitaire, a strategic card game that delights players with its intriguing complexity and depth. Providing a fascinating test of cleverness and strategy, this game offers a unique approach to traditional solitaire. Forty Thieves Solitaire is played with two standard decks of cards, offering a total of 104 cards to maneuver. The goal of the game is simple: move all the cards into foundation piles and build them up from Ace to King, sorted by suit.

At the start of the game, 40 cards are dealt into 10 tableau piles. The remaining cards form a stock pile, waiting to be exposed and strategically used. Re-deal the stock pile is not possible. Only the top card in each tableau pile and the top card of the waste pile are available for play. The cards on the tableau are placed in descending order and according by suit. Unlike other solitaire variants, only one card can be moved at a time, even within the tableau. An empty tableau pile can hold any card, but tactically it can be reserved for the king. Forty Thieves Solitaire develops strategic thinking, planning and adaptability, enhancing cognitive skills. Each move affects the game’s progress, encouraging a balanced approach between risk-taking and careful planning.