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Rules, controls and help for Pyramid Solitaire
Read the aim of Pyramid Solitaire, then make your first move. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
A small practice goal
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Work through the instructions
- Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone.
- Click an exposed card or eligible pair to remove it.
- Draw when useful.
- 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.
Work through an example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
A useful caution
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
For this browser game, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
The key detail is this: An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For a quick reminder, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
For my first round, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.