Forty Thieves Solitaire
Build eight foundations up by suit using ten face-up columns, a stock, and a waste. Two decks; a tough patience.
Forty Thieves Solitaire — questions & answers
Why is Forty Thieves solitaire so hard?
It uses two full decks (104 cards), builds the foundations strictly up in suit, moves only one tableau card at a time, and gives you a single pass through the stock with no redeal — so one careless move can lock the whole game.
How many cards are in Forty Thieves solitaire?
104 — two standard 52-card decks. You build eight foundations up by suit from the Ace (two foundations per suit) to win, which is why it’s also called Big Forty or Napoleon at Saint Helena.
Can you redeal the stock in Forty Thieves?
No. You turn the Stock to the Waste one card at a time with no redeal, so every stock card is a one-time chance — plan where each one can land before you flip it.
Is Forty Thieves Solitaire free to play online?
Yes — Forty Thieves Solitaire on Card Table is completely free. There's no account to create, nothing to download, and no ads to click past. Open the page and play.
Do I need an account or an app to play Forty Thieves Solitaire?
No. Forty Thieves Solitaire runs right in your web browser on any device — no sign-up and no install.
Can I play Forty Thieves Solitaire on my phone?
Yes. Card Table works in any modern mobile browser, so you can play Forty Thieves Solitaire on a phone or tablet — and add it to your home screen to play like an app.