Forty Thieves vs Spider
Forty Thieves deals forty cards face up into ten columns, so there are no hidden cards. Columns build down in the same suit, you can only move the top card, and you pass through the stock only once. The eight foundations build up from Ace to King.
Spider also has ten columns, but you can put a card on any card one rank higher, whatever the suit. Only same-suit runs move together, and each full run from King to Ace is removed. The stock deals a card on every column, and you can choose one, two or four suits.
Forty Thieves and Spider at a glance
| Forty Thieves | Spider | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Two decks, ten columns, one pass through the stock. Build eight foundations from Ace to King. | Build eight complete King-to-Ace runs in the same suit. |
| Players | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Solitaire | Solitaire |
| Family | Solitaire | Solitaire |
| Options | None | Suits: 1 suit or 2 suits or 4 suits |
| Turn timer (online) | — | — |
| Cost | Free, no download | Free, no download |
Choose Forty Thieves if…
- You like to see every card and plan carefully.
- You want a tough puzzle with one pass through the stock.
Choose Spider if…
- You want to be able to adjust the difficulty.
- You like building long runs and clearing them from the table.
Try them both
Play Forty Thieves Play Spider