Game guide · PULIDXVILLA
Learn your way around Forty Thieves Solitaire
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
The challenge in front of you
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective.
Step by step
- 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
See the idea in action
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.
One detail worth checking
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Questions about this game
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.