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Forty Thieves variant

Miss Milligan Solitaire

Two decks. Strict rules. A genuine challenge.

Miss Milligan is a Forty Thieves cousin where Kings can be moved to empty columns alongside their stack - a small concession that opens enormous tactical space. The signature Miss Milligan move is the "waiver" - temporary relocation that resolves a stuck position.

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Medium 15% win rate
Miss Milligan solitaire opening layout
Opening deal of Miss Milligan - Forty Thieves family

How to play Miss Milligan

Goal - Move all the cards to the Foundation

Decks

  • 2 decks (104 cards)

Redeals

  • No

Foundation

  • Built up by suit from Ace to King
  • Cards cannot be moved

Tableau

  • Build tableau piles down by the alternating color
  • The top card of each pile is available for move
  • Group of cards in the proper sequence can be moved
  • An empty pile can be filled with a King or a pile starting with a King

Stock

  • Press on the Stock to deal one card to each Tableau pile

Reserve

  • An empty pile can be filled with any card or correctly ranked pile once the Stock is empty
  • Building upon cards is not allowed.
  • The top card of each pile is available for move
  • Complete or partial piles can be moved

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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