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Your guide to Pyramid Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What you are aiming for
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
The steps to play
- Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone.
- Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
- Draw when useful.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Keyboard and screen controls
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. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Work through an example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A useful caution
Take a moment to read the table. 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.
Helpful answers for players
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
