Forty Thieves

The origin of the term ‘Forty’ in the games' name is the number of cards dealt with when beginning the game. It is a game of classic Solitaire consisting of two decks each with 52 cards hence a total of 104 cards. The game time is long in both the easy and challenging levels. The probability of winning the game is low since it is quite complicated and requires proper mastery of problem-solving skills to tackle.

The goal of this game is to move cards to the foundation to build ordered suits from Ace to King.

**Introduction:**

Among all solitaire games, this requires competency and a high level of patience because it has some challenging game levels. Beginners commonly play the most manageable level, but challenging levels require experienced players. The best thing about this game is that It is easily accessible on smartphones, tablets, and large screens. Small screens lack ease of navigation due to the resolution of the cards. You can only get the best gaming experience if you have a large screen device.

Winning in this game can be challenging, and that is why you need to be patient. Some rules have been set on Forty Thieves Solitaire game to give players the best experience. These rules include;

* Players can only acquire new cards by clicking on the left side of the stack.

* Players have to shift cards from the Ace to the King or towards all foundations.

* Players have to ensure they move cards one by one.

* All cards can be placed on other cards as long as they follow a matching suit.

* The game has some features that make it more exciting and they include;

* The undo feature enables players to make changes during the gaming sessions.

* The cards have a high-resolution feature that enhances the player's gaming experience on large screens.

* The saving feature enables players to save changes during the gaming sessions.

* There is also a neat card feature.

**Here's how you play this game:**

By the end of every session in forty thieves Solitaire, players have to clear the 104 cards in the eight foundations on their screens. All you need to do is place 40 cards in ten tableaus, and the rest of the cards should be in the stockpiles. However, players can only play using a top card in the Tableau and the card that remains in the Stock. You can only build tableaus in every suit from the King towards the Ace in all foundations, and they should follow opposite directions.

There are two levels that are challenging in Forty Thieves Solitaire. However, there is an easy level that gives players an option to recheck the stockpiles after use. In the hard level, you can only go through your stash once. It is therefore advised for players to start at the easy level before trying the hard level of Forty Thieves Solitaire.

**Here are some fun facts about this game:**

* Many players commonly refer to the game as the Napoleon of St. Helena.

* Forty Thieves Solitaire is all about luck. You can only win if you have the patience and competence in the game. However, all games count on luck and practice even beginners end up being gurus in the game.

* The name of this game comes from the fact that forty cards make the ten tableaus for the players.

* The variations in the game:

* Most of the Forty Thieves Solitaire variant games are designed in a way to make it easier for players to win. The common variants to this game include;

* The Josephine solitaire; the best thing about this game is that it is a little less complicated hence easier to win as opposed to Forty Thieves solitaire. The significant difference is that in forty thieves, only a single card can be moved at a time while Josephine solitaire doesn't limit the number of cards to be moved within the Tableau at one time.

* The Limited Solitaire has twelve columns that deal with three cards on each column.

* The streets Solitaire; players build a tableau using alternating colors.

* Other variants include Maria, Indian, Rank and File, Number Ten, and Sixty Thieves Solitaire.

**Game Layout/Outlook:**

It has four sections with Tableau in the middle of the screen. It has ten columns. At the upper right corner are eight foundation piles where a suit can be built in ascending order from the Ace to the King. At the upper left corner is the Stock where cards can be retrieved as the game progresses. To the right of Stock is Waste and their purpose is more or less reserving cards to use during the game.