Game guide · FJZHENSEN
The Forty Thieves Solitaire playbook
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
The objective of a round
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
The steps to play
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
An example to follow
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.
Where a round can go wrong
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.