Pyramid Solitaire

by Novel Games Limited

A strategic card game where players pair cards totalling 13 to win

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Novel Games Limited

Release : Pyramid Solitaire 1.5.2

Antivirus check: passed

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The Pyramid Solitaire software whisks you away to ancient Egypt, where you're tasked with solving an intriguing puzzle laid out by the Pharaoh himself. The main goal of the game is to clear all the cards from the pyramid by pairing them in a way that their combined values sum up to 13, regardless of their suit.

The card hierarchy is as follows: Jacks are worth 11 points, Queens are worth 12 points, Kings are 13 points, Aces are worth 1 point, and the rest of the cards have values equivalent to their numeric representation. For example, a 7 is worth 7 points. At the beginning of the game, 28 cards are dealt face up in 7 rows forming a pyramid. A face-up card is placed in the discard pile beneath the pyramid, and the remaining face-down cards are positioned to the left of this pile, forming the draw pile.

Features:
  • Remove pairs of cards that add up to 13 points.
  • Possibility to remove the King on its own since it's worth 13 points.
  • The pyramid cards cannot be removed if other cards are placed on top of them.
  • A discard pile and a draw pile are provided to aid the gameplay.

To play, you can click to remove a pair of cards from the pyramid or the discard pile that add up to 13 points. For instance, you can remove an Ace and a Queen, or a 10 and a 3, while a King can be removed by itself. It's important to note that the pyramid cards can't be removed if there are other cards placed on top of them. When no more moves are possible, you can click on the draw pile to get a new card.

The Pyramid Solitaire software offers engaging strategic gameplay that enhances problem-solving skills.

The Pyramid Solitaire software is a strategic and thought-provoking game that requires meticulous planning of every move. Each decision matters and every step must be well-thought-out to successfully eliminate all the cards and win the game. So, are you ready to take on the Pharaoh's challenge and master Pyramid Solitaire?

1. Software must properly generate random solitaire card layouts.
2. Software will ensure that only appropriate card moves are allowed.
3. Must render game UI correctly across different screen resolutions.
4. Software should accurately keep score and display it to user.

PROS
Immersive ancient Egypt-themed interface.
Promotes strategic thinking and meticulous planning.
Has intuitive gameplay, suitable for beginners.

CONS
Limited undo/back options hinder gameplay corrections.
Lacks multiplayer or online competitive modes.
No tutorial or help section for beginners.
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