Game guide · NEW61
Your guide to Pyramid Solitaire
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Keep the active rule in mind. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Use another round to revisit a decision.
The goal to keep in mind
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
Step by step
- 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.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective.
One way to understand the rules
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Use another round to revisit a decision.
An important reminder
Begin with the objective. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
