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Forty Thieves Solitaire: what to know before playing
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What you are aiming for
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.
The playing sequence
- 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.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
An example before you play
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
A common point of confusion
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Clarifying the way this game works
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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. 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. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Work at your own pace. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
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.
