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Making your first moves in Pyramid Solitaire
Start Pyramid Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Practice beyond the first move
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
What the game asks you to do
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Using the playing area
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.
An example before you play
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Check this before moving on
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Further help with the game
While learning, what is the goal of Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: Remove all 28 pyramid cards.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Pyramid Solitaire?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
As a new player, what example helps explain Pyramid Solitaire?
For clarity: An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2.
For a quick reminder, 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.
When I return, what format does Pyramid Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
While learning, which play mode does Pyramid Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.