Game guide · YXZZZ
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Work at your own pace. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
The purpose of your moves
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
One way to understand the rules
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Keep this in mind
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which version is played here?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
