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Pyramid Solitaire

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Pyramid Solitaire: rules and examples

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.

An idea for your next attempt

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What you need to achieve

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

The playing sequence

  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.

Getting comfortable with the controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.

See the idea in action

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

An important reminder

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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

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