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How to Play Pyramid Solitaire

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Find your footing in Pyramid Solitaire

A clear plan starts with the current position. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. A clear plan starts with the current position. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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

Something to practise

Take a moment to read the table. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Understand the aim

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

Input guidance

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.

Try this example

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Watch out for this

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Answers about the rules and controls

What is the aim?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Work at your own pace. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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