Forty Thieves for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Forty Thieves is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Build down in the same suit, one card at a time. Turn the stock one card at a time when you need more.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Forty Thieves
Forty Thieves is a traditional solitaire known for asking for careful planning.
How to play Forty Thieves
- Tap Play now. Forty Thieves opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Move a card, or tap the stock for a new one.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Ace to Six. Go through the stock as often as you like.
- Medium: Ace to Nine. You may go through the stock twice.
- Harder: Ace to Jack. Only one pass through the stock.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Forty Thieves brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Forty Thieves easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Ace to Six. Go through the stock as often as you like. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Ace to Jack. Only one pass through the stock.
Can I play Forty Thieves on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Forty Thieves?
Forty Thieves is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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