SolitaireGiza Solitaire at a glance
An open Pyramid puzzle with eight reserve fans. Every card is visible from the start.
Your job is to clear the pyramid, not every reserve card. Compare exposed pairs by the pyramid cards they uncover, and use a pair of reserve tops when it opens a better choice for the next move.
Rules and objective
- A seven-row pyramid holds 28 cards. Eight reserve columns hold three face-up cards each. There is no stock.
- Tap two available cards totaling thirteen, or a King alone. Aces count as one, Jacks eleven and Queens twelve.
- Only uncovered pyramid cards and the top card of each reserve column are available.
- Pairs may use any two available cards, including two reserve cards. No building or refilling is allowed.
- Clear the pyramid to win. Reserve cards may remain.
The table enforces legal moves and saves the current deal in this browser. Hints identify a move that is available now; they do not guarantee that the deal can still be won.
Strategy: how to play better
First priority
Check the cards beneath a possible pair before choosing which cards to remove.
Use reserve tops wisely
Only the top of each three-card reserve fan is available. A pair using two reserve tops may release more useful cards than a pyramid-only pair.
Prioritize pyramid exposure
You win by clearing the pyramid, not the reserve. Compare legal pairs by how many pyramid cards they uncover next.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to clear the eight reserves?
No. The win condition is an empty pyramid; reserve cards may remain.
Can two reserve cards make a pair?
Yes, if both are the exposed top cards of their reserve columns and their values total thirteen.