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Forty Thieves Solitaire: from controls to your first round
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Build familiarity through play
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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 goal
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
How to proceed
- 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.
Using the playing area
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.
An example before you play
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
One detail worth checking
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Clarifying the way this game works
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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.