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How To Play
Pyramid is a solitaire game where the primary goal is to make pairs of 13.
Kings are worth 13 (thus only they need to be selected), Queens are worth 12, Jacks are worth 11, Aces are worth 1,and number cards are worth their face value.
Winning the pyramid depends on the level of difficulty you choose (see below).
If you win the current pyramid, then a new one will be presented and your score will continue to increase until you lose a pyramid.
Only 2 cards can be selected to make 13 (except for Kings). The discard pile and card above the deck can be matched together if they equal 13. If the only card covering another in the pyramid make 13, then you can pick both to remove them from the pyramid.
Difficulty Levels:
- Level 1:
Draw pile/discard pile is cycled through twice. To win, only have to clear the pyramid cards.
- Level 2:
Draw pile/discard pile is cycled through twice. To win, both the pyramid AND discard pile must be cleared.
- Level 3:
Draw pile/discard pile is cylced through once. To win, only have to clear the pyramid cards.
- Level 4:
Draw pile/discard pile is cycled through once. To win, both the pyramid AND discard pile must be cleared.
When playing level one or two, the first time through the draw pile an 'R' will appear. Tapping on this will recycle the deck. When there are no cards left in all of the levels, a 'D' will appear. Tapping on this will finish the game.
You may undo a move or draw by tapping on the 'Undo' button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
Depending on the Settings, the Up and down hardware buttons/Jog actions can draw a card or activate Undo. See the Settings Help section for more details.
High-Resolution Enhancements:
This program is enhanced to take advantage of the high-resolution screens on the HandEra 330, Sony Clié running Palm OS 4.x, and Palm OS 5.x devices. Enhancements generally are better graphics and use of extra screen space when the silkscreen is minimized (currently only on the HandEra 330).
Jog Dial/Wheel Enhancements:
This program has also been enhanced to take advantage of the Jog Dials and Wheels on various devices.
In the Statistics screen, you can use the Jog Dial up/down to toggle between Best Scores, Game Stats, and Round Stats. Pressing the Jog Dial in will return you to the playing screen.
You can also use the Jog Dial up/down in any of the on-line help screens. Pressing the Jog Dial will exit the help system.
Settings Help
- Difficulty Levels:
- Level 1:
Draw pile/discard pile is cycled through twice. To win, only have to clear the pyramid cards.
- Level 2:
Draw pile/discard pile is cycled through twice. To win, both the pyramid AND discard pile must be cleared.
- Level 3:
Draw pile/discard pile is cylced through once. To win, only have to clear the pyramid cards.
- Level 4:
Draw pile/discard pile is cycled through once. To win, both the pyramid AND discard pile must be cleared.
- Deck Position:
Moves the deck to the left or right on the screen.
- Up/Down Actions:
Sets how the up/down hardware buttons/Jog actions work.
Color Settings (If using a color enabled device)
- Background Color:
The background color.
- Default Color:
Sets the Background Color to known color.
Card Design
Card design settings vary with the device the program is running on.
- Face: No-Line/Line: Sets whether the card face has a kine drawn inside of it.
- Numbers: If Red/Black is selected, then cards whose suit is a Diamond or Heart will have it's number red also.
Best Score Code Submission
Visit the Pyramid Solitaire Champions list at http://www.seahorsesoft.com/pyrchamp.html and see if your #1 score makes it onto the Top 10 lists there. If so, then use the provided form on the web site to submit your Best Score Code.
The Best Score Code is generated for each #1 spot in your Best Scores list and is displayed on the Best Scores form. See the web page for more details.
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Disclaimer
All attempts were made to make a quality program that runs without glitches. But from time to time glitches (or bugs) do inadvertently appear in the program. You are encouraged to make frequent backups of your data to prevent loss. As such, Seahorse Software can not be held responsible for any data loss experienced by use of this program.
Also, Seahorse Software can not be held accountable for any addictions formed to our software. If your boss catches you playing this game at work, we also claim lack of knowledge ;)
Copyright ©2002 by James Lee, jlee@seahorsesoft.com
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