THE PLAYBOOK · FQ12349
Find your footing in Pyramid Solitaire
Read the aim of Pyramid Solitaire, then make your first move. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Take a closer look while playing
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Your inputs
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. Use one clear input at a time.
Try this example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Check this before moving on
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
If you are unsure
While reading the Guide, 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?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While learning, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Pyramid Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
When I return, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
When I return, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
