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The essentials of playing 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What you need to achieve
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind.
How to proceed
- 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.
Your inputs
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.
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.
Watch out for this
Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Questions about this game
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.