THE PLAYBOOK · XICHONGLT
An introduction to playing Pyramid Solitaire
Start Pyramid Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice with a purpose
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
What you need to achieve
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
The order of play
- 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.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A closer look at one example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions about this game
For my first round, what is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
On this playing page, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
When I return, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Pyramid Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
While learning, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.