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Learn the rules of Pyramid Solitaire

Bring this focus to a round

Keep the active rule in mind. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

What you are aiming for

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

The steps to play

  1. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone.
  2. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
  3. Draw when useful.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

How to use the controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. A clear plan starts with the current position.

Learn from a sample situation

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

A mistake to avoid

A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Questions that come up during play

What is the aim?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.