Game guide · 20ZL
Find your footing in Pyramid Solitaire
Begin with the objective. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.
A small practice goal
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
The objective of a round
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
The controls to know
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Keep the active rule in mind.
Work through an example
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Watch out for this
A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.