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How to play Pyramid Solitaire
Start Pyramid Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build a steady rhythm
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Step by step
- Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone.
- Click an exposed card or eligible pair to remove it.
- 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
While learning, what is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
For my first round, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Pyramid Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For a quick reminder, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.