Game guide · 2COU99BJ
Forty Thieves Solitaire: how a round works
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. 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.
A small practice goal
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What you are aiming for
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
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.
Controls
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
See the idea in action
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.
A mistake to avoid
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Further help with the game
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Begin with the objective. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
