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A practical 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. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
A clear plan starts with the current position. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What counts as success
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Keep the active rule in mind.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Follow the example
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
One detail worth checking
Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
