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Find your footing in Pyramid Solitaire

A focus for your next round

Begin with the objective. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What the game asks you to do

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Before making a move, check the cards in view.

Work through the instructions

  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.

Choosing and moving on screen

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. Take a moment to read the table.

Learn from a sample situation

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Check this before moving on

A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Questions about this game

What is the aim?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Work at your own pace. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Which format is available?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Can you give an example?

An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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

Which version is played here?

Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.