Game guide · JIEHUIDB
Find your footing in Pyramid Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.
Bring this focus to a round
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Understand the aim
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Keep the active rule in mind.
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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Follow the example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Keep this in mind
Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.