Game guide · XINNINGBAO
Getting started with Forty Thieves Solitaire
Work at your own pace. Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. 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. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
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.
Aim for this result
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective.
One way to understand the rules
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Watch out for this
Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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 about this game
What is the aim?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
A club 5 can move onto a club 6, but a whole run cannot move together. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Build eight suit foundations from ace to king. Work at your own pace. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. 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.