Game guide · ITCGT
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. Work at your own pace. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Take a moment to read the table. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What the game asks you to do
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Put the rules into context
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
One detail worth checking
Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. 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. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
