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Pyramid Solitaire: from controls to your first round
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
Something to practise
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What you are aiming for
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
See the idea in action
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
A common point of confusion
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.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.