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How to Play Pyramid Solitaire

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Your guide to Pyramid Solitaire

Begin with the objective. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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 small practice goal

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Your goal

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

The steps to play

  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.

Choosing and moving on screen

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

Follow the example

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Keep this in mind

Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Helpful answers for players

What is the aim?

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

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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

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

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