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Making your first moves in Pyramid Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
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.
What the game asks you to do
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
An example before you play
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Notice this detail
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Game-specific help
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which version is played here?
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.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.