Game guide · JK-TJ
A practical guide to Forty Thieves Solitaire
Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Something to practise
Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Your objective
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
Making your moves
- 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.
How to interact with the game
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. Work at your own pace.
A closer look at one example
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 common point of confusion
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which version is played here?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
