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Apophis Pyramid Solitaire is played with a single standard deck of 52 cards.
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How to Play Apophis Pyramid Solitaire
Quick Guide
Deal Out:
Arrange the cards in the Tableau face-up in a pyramid shape, with 7 cards at the base.
Objective:
Clear all the cards from the pyramid, the Stockpile, and all three Wastepiles.
Drawing:
Draw three cards from the Stockpile at once, placing one face-up in each of the three Wastepiles. You can only cycle through the Stockpile twice.
Discarding:
Eliminate cards in pairs that add up to a value of 13, regardless of their suits. Kings have a value of 13 on their own, so you can send them to the Discard pile without pairing them up.
The Challenge:
Dismantling the pyramid isn’t enough — you also have to eliminate every card from the Stockpile and Wastepiles as well.
Difficulty Level:
Apophis is an easy Solitaire variant, with little frustration and minimal strategy. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a great way to relax and pass the time.
Setting Up the Game
Dealing Out the Tableau
In Apophis Pyramid Solitaire, the tableau consists of 28 cards, arranged in a pyramid.
Start by dealing out the top card, face-up. Then, deal two more cards (face-up again) underneath that row, so that both cards in the second row overlap the one above it. Add one more card to each row until you’ve dealt out seven rows.
Setting Up the Piles
Step 1
The cards that are left after dealing out the Tableau will be stacked face-up. That’s your Stockpile.
Step 2
Next to the Stockpile, you will have three spaces arranged side-by-side. These are your Wastepiles.
Step 3
The Discard pile is off to the side.
Rules for Playing Apophis Pyramid Solitaire
How to Win
Your objective is to eliminate every single card from play and send them to the Discard pile. You win once all 52 cards have been discarded.
Eliminating Cards
Only cards with a combined value of 13 can be eliminated. Kings can be eliminated alone. Other cards must be eliminated in pairs.
You cannot eliminate 3 or more cards at once (for instance, an Ace, a 2, and a 10 cannot be eliminated together, even though they have a combined value of 13). Only pairs and Kings can be sent to the Discard pile.
The pairs that can be eliminated are:
Option 1
Ace and Queen
Option 2
2 and Jack
Option 3
3 and 10
Option 4
4 and 9
Option 5
5 and 8
Option 6
6 and 7
Remark
Suits don’t matter in Apophis — all that matters is that the pairs add up to 13.
You can only pair cards that are fully exposed. If another card covers or overlaps it, it cannot be played until that card is eliminated.
Drawing From the Stockpile
Rule 1
You can draw from the Stockpile at any point in the game.
Rule 2
You must draw 3 cards at once, one for each of the Wastepiles.
Rule 3
The cards drawn from the Stockpile are arranged face-up on top of the Wastepiles.
Rule 4
You can only play the top card from each of the piles.
Rule 5
You can only cycle through the Stockpile twice.
Other Rules
Rule 1
You cannot add cards back to the pyramid to fill the empty spaces in the Tableau.
Rule 2
Cards cannot be moved out of the Discard pile.
Playing Apophis Pyramid Solitaire – The Layout
1.The Tableau
28 cards arranged face-up in 7 rows to form a pyramid.
2.The Stockpile
All remaining cards go face-up into the Stockpile.
3.The Wastepile
Drawing from the Stockpile moves one card to the top of each of the 3 Wastepiles.
The Gameplay
1.Eliminate Pairs and King
Find pairs that add up to 13 and send them to the Discard pile.
2.Topple the Pyramid
Work your way through the pyramid — you need to eliminate every card from it to win.
3.Clear the Wastepiles
Leave no card behind — eliminate every card from the Stockpile and Wastepiles too!
Strategies for Pyramid Solitaire (Apophis)
Apophis is a version of Pyramid Solitaire with three Wastepiles instead of one. Like Pyramid Solitaire, it’s a fairly easy game and winning is partly a matter of luck. But you can still improve your odds with a few tips:
Don’t be quick to draw
You can only cycle through your Stockpile twice, so only draw when you absolutely need to.
Think two steps ahead
When you can choose between two cards to clear from the Tableau, consider the cards underneath them. Eliminate the card that will reveal another card you can play — or a more advantageous one.
Keep your eye on the Wastepiles
It’s easy to get laser-focused on dismantling the pyramid, but remember that you have to clear the Wastepiles too. When you can’t eliminate any more cards from the Tableau, see if you can discard any from the Wastepiles before drawing again.
Similar Games to Pyramid Solitaire (Apophis)
Game 1
Pyramid Solitaire — The classic version of the game with only one Wastepile!
Game 2
Pyramid Solitaire (Anubis) — A two-deck version of Apophis with a bigger pyramid!
Game 3
Dark Pyramid Solitaire — Pyramid Solitaire with a challenging twist — most of the cards in the Tableau are face-down!
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