THE PLAYBOOK · TNETUNII
Learn the rules of Pyramid Solitaire
Make Pyramid Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What the game asks you to do
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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.
Controls
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
One way to understand the rules
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
A few questions answered
When I return, what is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
For my first round, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
Before I begin, 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.
For this browser game, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.