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How to Play Pyramid Solitaire

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A practical guide to Pyramid Solitaire

Take a moment to read the table. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.

A focus for your next round

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

The purpose of your moves

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Work at your own pace.

How to proceed

  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.

Using the playing area

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. A clear plan starts with the current position.

One way to understand the rules

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

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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Common questions

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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock 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.

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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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