Game guide · ZJJ-HC
Getting started with Pyramid Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position. Only uncovered cards are selectable. Pairs total 13; a king removes alone. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering.
Give this approach a try
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Your goal
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.
A useful example
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
Take a moment to read the table. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Further help with the game
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Work at your own pace. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Can you give an example?
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Begin with the objective. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.