# 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic — Deluxe Forty Thieves Solitaire

> Challenging solitaire game requiring skill, luck, and strategy to win. (iPhone/iPad app by Glowing Eye Games Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/40-thieves-solitaire-classic/id1264528741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glowing Eye Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/367607040)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 927 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 107 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/40-thieves-solitaire-classic/id1264528741/reviews.md

## What is 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic?

Forty Thieves Solitaire Classic is for those who like to relax with a challenge! It needs time, some luck, and skill to win. Our app makes other card games look easy, even the infamously hard 4 suit version Spider Solitaire. 

To step up to this to this challenge our tutorials and intuitive controls will ease you in. If you are familiar with Freecell then you’ll quickly understand the rules. All you have to do is move the both decks of cards to the 8 foundations cells at the top. They need to be stacked in suit order starting with an Ace and finishing with a King. What makes this particularly challenging is you only get one chance to go through the full deck.

Of course, as with all our games, if you are on a winning streak we’ll let you keep on playing. How many rounds can you win in a row?

40 Thieves Features:
* Easy to use controls and simple tutorial. 
* Multiple rounds and multiple ways to score. 
* Classic and sumptuous green velvet theme with a deluxe hint of casino.
* Beautifully animated, accompanied by a tailor-made soundscape.
* Extensive tutorial and instructions.
* Smooth jazz ambience (optional!).
* Infinite undo so you can try other options.
* Two levels of difficulty. Hard and less hard! (If you like this see Crescent Solitaire Classic!)

Take the challenge and play Forty Thieves Solitaire Classic!

## Key features

- Intuitive controls and tutorial
- Two decks of cards
- Eight foundation cells
- Classic green velvet theme
- Animated graphics and soundscape
- Infinite undo option
- Two difficulty levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanently Remove All Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stock Refresh | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Challenging and addictive
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Lack of customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Impossible to win without paying
- Ads getting stuck and requiring reboot
- Inconsistent difficulty progression

**Most requested features**

- Option to repeat the same hand
- Right-handed game mode
- Restart game option
- Wins/losses tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/40-thieves-solitaire-classic/id1264528741/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 👍🏻

*2026-08-12*

Difficile mais bon ça rend la réussite très satisfaisante

### 5/5 — Great game.

*2025-06-24*

Would like option to repeat the same hand.
I have to undo every card to start the hand over.
Starting over allows me to select different sequence and maybe win

### 2/5 — 40 thieves

*2025-05-06*

I like to have right handed and portrait bord

**Developer response:** Hi, we're sorry you dislike our games features. We continuously update and improve our games and we'll pass on your feedback to our design team. Please feel free to contact us at fortythievesclassicios@glowingeyegames.com if you have any other thoughts or concerns. Thank you for playing!

### 5/5 — Totally addictive !!

*2024-11-27*

Best Solitaire game out there !!  When you dream about strategies for the game in your sleep, you know it’s addictive !!!

### 1/5 — Pyramid solitaire & Forty Thieves

*2024-09-08*

You people go from one extreme to other!!! pyramid solitaire is so boring an easy but forty thieves is impossible????????? You guys make it impossible to make a nickname??? Every word is taken????I assume you don't want feedback

**Developer response:** We do not guarantee that every hand in 40 Thieves is winnable. In fact, it is one of the hardest games that we offer. We also offer multiple difficulty levels for Pyramid Solitaire. Your feedback is always passed along for consideration.

### 5/5 — No right hand play

*2023-08-25*

I am playing this games for years and am still waiting for the choice to play right handed game. Right now my right hand is blocking my view.

### 3/5 — Levels

*2023-08-17*

Has ANYONE EVER gotten past level 3? I’ve been playing this game for a long time now and have NEVER gotten past level three. I don’t think it goes higher than that? It gets exponentially harder the higher you go so getting to level 4 is impossible…

### 1/5 — Don’t buy!

*2023-03-15, version 1.0.14*

Impossible to solve WITHOUT paying at 99p/time to refresh the pack of cards.
If you are very lucky one refresh MIGHT solve the game but you are more likely to pay for two refreshes. This then costs you £2 per game!
Very unfair to players but a money spinner for the developer.

### 5/5 — Left handed game

*2023-02-01, version 1.0.14*

There is no way to switch to right-handed play. Otherwise the game is fun to play!

### 1/5 — Card Shark

*2022-11-07*

Pay to play. Not fun. Not advised.

## Frequently asked questions about 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic

### What is 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic?

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic is a challenging card game where players must move two full decks of cards to eight foundation cells. Cards must be stacked in suit order from Ace to King. It requires a blend of time, luck, and skill to win.

### What are the key features of this solitaire game?

The app offers easy-to-use controls, an extensive tutorial, multiple scoring rounds, a classic green velvet theme with casino hints, beautifully animated graphics, an optional soundscape, infinite undo, and two difficulty levels.

### How do I play 40 Thieves Solitaire?

The objective is to move both decks of cards to the eight foundation cells at the top. Cards must be stacked in suit order, starting with an Ace and ending with a King. Unlike some other solitaire games, you only get one chance to go through the full deck.

### Is this app free to play?

The application is free to download and play. It does include advertisements and offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the user experience or provide additional content.

### What makes this solitaire game challenging?

The primary challenge comes from having to manage two full decks of cards and only being able to go through the deck once. This requires careful planning and strategic decision-making to succeed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.18 — 2026-01-27

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.17 — 2024-09-16

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.16 — 2023-07-05

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.14 — 2021-11-03

Forty Thieves Solitaire Classic is now fully compatible with  iOS 15 and has had the usual bug fixes and maintenance. We hope you continue to enjoy our game!

### 1.0.13 — 2021-08-26

Along with our usual bug fixes and maintenance, Forty Thieves Solitaire Classic has been polished and brightened to make playing that much more enjoyable.

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