Game guide · RJCWPX
Learn your way around Pyramid Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
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 need to achieve
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
Making your moves
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
Put the rules into context
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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.
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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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.
