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Your guide to Pyramid Solitaire

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

A walkthrough of the rules

  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.

How to interact with the game

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.

Work through an example

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

Notice this detail

Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.