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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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Look at the feedback after the action.
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. Take a moment to compare.
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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
Before I begin, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
When I return, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
The key detail is this: An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Pyramid Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While learning, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
On this playing page, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.