Game guide · SYXDBZ
Know the goal in Forty Thieves Solitaire
Keep the active rule in mind. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What you need to achieve
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Step by step
- Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Move exposed cards onto suit foundations in the stated rank order.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Begin with the objective.
An example to follow
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A mistake to avoid
Keep the active rule in mind. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
How do I use the controls?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
