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How to play Pyramid Solitaire
Pyramid Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
What is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
What example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Pyramid Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
As a new player, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
