Game guide · XINHENGEST
Follow the steps for Forty Thieves Solitaire
Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. Move one card at a time; build down in the same suit. Empty columns accept one card. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Two decks, ten columns, single-pass stock, no recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.
The steps to play
- 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.
Input guidance
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace.
Put the rules into context
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.
Watch out for this
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.