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Forty Thieves variant

Cruel (Traditional Redeal) Solitaire

Two decks. Strict rules. A genuine challenge.

Cruel (Traditional Redeal) is a Cruel variant. Two decks. Strict rules. A genuine challenge. It's playable directly inside the Solitaire Royal app on iPhone, iPad and Android.

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Easy 16% win rate
Cruel (Traditional Redeal) solitaire opening layout
Opening deal of Cruel (Traditional Redeal) - Forty Thieves family

How to play Cruel (Traditional Redeal)

Goal - Move all the cards to the Foundation

Decks

  • A standard deck (52 cards)

Redeals

  • No

Foundation

  • Built up by suit from Ace to King
  • The top card of each pile is available for move
  • Foundation starts with Aces

Tableau

  • Built down by suit
  • The top card of each pile is available for move
  • An empty pile may not be filled

Stock

  • ***Press to re-deal the cards, using a traditional redealing method. The cards will not be reshuffled

Strategy & tips

  • Empty columns are precious - you'll need at least one to make complex re-orderings possible.
  • Don't bury low ranks. A 3 trapped under 8 cards is often a lost game.
  • Try the Relaxed variants first if Forty Thieves classic feels punishing.

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