Game guide · MY2171
Your guide to Forty Thieves Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
The objective of a round
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Input guidance
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
One way to understand the rules
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 common point of confusion
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Questions about this game
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
