Game guide · HBYDMS
Read before your next round of Pyramid Solitaire
Begin with the objective. 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. Begin with the objective. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
An idea for your next attempt
A clear plan starts with the current position. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Your goal
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
How to proceed
- 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 interact with the game
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
Learn from a sample situation
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Notice this detail
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.