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Find your footing in Pyramid Solitaire
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
Work at your own pace. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Aim for this result
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective.
How to proceed
- Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone.
- Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
- Draw when useful.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How your actions work
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Follow the example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Check this before moving on
Work at your own pace. 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.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
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.