Play Forty Thieves Solitaire Online - The Two-Deck Challenge

Forty Thieves is one of the most challenging solitaire games, using two complete decks (104 cards!) with strict building rules. With 10 tableau piles and building only by suit, this game tests patience and planning.

How to Play Forty Thieves Solitaire

Objective: Move all 104 cards to eight foundation piles, building up by suit from Ace to King.

Game Setup

• Two Decks: Uses 104 cards (two complete 52-card decks)
• 10 Tableau Piles: Each starts with 4 cards, all face-up
• 8 Foundations: One Ace-to-King pile for each suit (2 per suit)
• Stock: Remaining 64 cards to draw from

Strict Rules

• Tableau builds down by suit (very restrictive!)
• Move only one card at a time - no sequences
• Empty tableau spaces can be filled with any card
• Foundations build up by suit from Ace to King
• Draw one card at a time from stock

Winning Strategy Tips

• Empty columns are gold - Create and preserve empty spaces for flexibility
• Don't rush to foundations - Keep cards in tableau for maneuvering room
• Plan several moves ahead - Single-card moves require careful sequencing
• Build evenly - Don't let one pile get too tall
• Patience wins - This game is marathon, not sprint

Why Play Forty Thieves?

• Ultimate Challenge - One of the hardest solitaire games
• Deep Strategy - Requires careful planning
• Satisfying Wins - Victory feels truly earned
• 100% Free - No ads or downloads

Take on the Forty Thieves challenge - can you outsmart them all?