Game guide · SQXQKJ
Forty Thieves Solitaire: how a round works
Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Your goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
Learn from a sample situation
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.
Check this before moving on
A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
