Game guide · YCBY120
Your guide to Pyramid Solitaire
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. 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.
A small practice goal
Take a moment to read the table. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
The objective of a round
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace.
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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.
Learn from a sample situation
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Watch out for this
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Questions that come up during play
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.