Game guide · MSFRIES
Your guide to Forty Thieves Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.
Give this approach a try
Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What the game asks you to do
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
From the start of a round
- 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind.
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.
A useful caution
Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Common questions
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Begin with the objective. 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. 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. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.