Game guide · GSAZJC
Pyramid Solitaire: what to know before playing
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.
Practice with a purpose
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Your objective
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind.
Work through the instructions
- 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 to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Take a moment to read the table.
Learn from a sample situation
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
A common point of confusion
Begin with the objective. 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.
Helpful answers for players
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Work at your own pace. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
