Game guide · ZING22
The essentials of playing Pyramid Solitaire
Take a moment to read the table. Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Begin with the objective. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Your objective
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Keep the active rule in mind.
How to proceed
- 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Begin with the objective.
Put the rules into context
An exposed queen pairs with an ace; a jack pairs with a 2. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
An important reminder
Keep the active rule in mind. 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.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Begin with the objective. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Pyramid, stock and waste; one stock recycle. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Remove all 28 pyramid cards. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.