Game guide · WTJPY
Getting started with Pyramid Solitaire
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The challenge in front of you
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Input guidance
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Put the rules into context
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Can you give an example?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
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.
