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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Pyramid Solitaire

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How to play Pyramid Solitaire

Begin with the objective. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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

Practice beyond the first move

A clear plan starts with the current position. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

The purpose of your moves

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Begin with the objective.

How to proceed

  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 use 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. A clear plan starts with the current position.

One way to understand the rules

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

A useful caution

Keep the active rule in mind. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Further help with the game

What is the aim?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Begin with the objective. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Which version is played here?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

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

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