Chessboard
Game type: |
Forty Thieves |
Odds: |
Very low: 1 in 50 (2%) |
Game time: |
Medium |
Decks: |
One (52 cards) |
Skill level: |
Difficult |
Redeals: |
None |
Object:
To move all of the cards to the foundation pile(s).
Rules:
Foundations (4
piles)
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The first card played to the foundation sets the base
card for all the piles. This card must come from the tableau.
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Build up in suit (for example, a 6© may be
played on a 5©) from the base
card until each pile contains 13 cards.
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Ranking is continuous.
Tableau
(10 piles)
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Build up or down in suit (for example, a 7© may
be played on either a 8© or a 6©).
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Ranking is continuous.
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Only the top card is available for play.
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Spaces may be filled by any card.
Alternate Names:
Fives