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Your guide to Pyramid Solitaire

A small practice goal

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.

The objective of a round

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective.

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.

Controls

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.

Follow the example

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

A useful caution

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Read these answers for extra help

What is the aim?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Work at your own pace. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

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