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How to Play Pyramid Solitaire

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Rules, controls and help for Pyramid Solitaire

Begin with the objective. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What the game asks you to do

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Step by step

  1. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone.
  2. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
  3. Draw when useful.
  4. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.

See the idea in action

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

An important reminder

Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which version is played here?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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