Game guide · HONGENJY
Learn your way around Forty Thieves Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. 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
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Aim for this result
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
How a round unfolds
- 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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Put the rules into context
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
A common point of confusion
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Clarifying the way this game works
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Work at your own pace. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.
