Microsoft Solitaire Collections - Classic - Pyramid

I love Solitaire and have been working on the "Microsoft Solitaire Collection", more specifically the "Classic" in the "Star Club Collection".

I have progressed to "Pyramid" and am working on the "Expert - Pyramid: Board Challenge" where the instructions say "Clear 4 Boards in 2 Deals".

The First Game I cannot clear no matter how I play it. The Second Game I can clear.

My problem is the Third Game...this seems to be impossible based on how the cards are laid out.

There are four "8's" laid out in the Third Game. No matter how I play it, clearing the fourth "8" seems impossible because the last "5" is sitting under the fourth "8" and a Jack.

Please explain how I can clear this board.

Also, why are there not any hints in these Challenges?

:)

 

how do i change the game layout style in pyramid solitaire game in windows 8.1

In Microsoft Solitaire Collection Pyramid
game settings option for game layout style (compact or classic) is missing, for the same game for Android platform above mentioned option is exist.

Thanks in advance.

 

Freecell has stopped recording wins but not losses

Similar Problem on my Windows 8.1 Machine. For a few days Microsoft Solitaire Collection only stops recording stats for FreeCell and Pyramid on the Xbox Network.

Reinstallation as described in the Microsoft Solitaire Collection FAQ has changed nothing.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection Version is 2.3.1406.1149

 

Update: I was able to finally Clear the First Board and of course the Second Board. However, the Third Board remains impossible to clear because of the position of the Four "8's".

I really am curious how I could possibly solve this particular Pyramid.

 

You want a hint or a walkthrough for the third one?

 

I'll start the hint first as you requested in mail. So a little effort has to be done .

In the pyramid you see the 5h and the 8s. When they are free, don't use them to get rid of them. Use the following cards in deck.

Hope you can solve it now, otherwise let me know.

Good Luck.

 

Hi Laveda,

As we have spoken through the mail, here is the walkthrough for the third.

The mail can only content 250 letters/numbers so here it is. Maybe it is for the use of some others too.

Start this walkthrough at the bottom and work you way up. If more questions pm me or ask me here

Good Luck.

8h to 5d

6s to 7h

jd to 2d

10s to 3s

9s to 4c

6c to 7d

10h to 3h

5c to 8s

6h to 7s

2s to js

9c to 4s

ah to qc

ks

8c to 5h

5s to 8d

3c to 10c

kd

jh to 2h

kc

jc to 2c

ad to qd

kh

qs to as

10d to 3d

7c to 6d

 

I am having a similar issue. The way the board is set up, all Jacks are on the board in addition to having all the 5"s on the board. The problem is that the last 2 and the last 8 are underneath the last Jack and the last 5. How can this be counted against
my winning percentage if it is dealt as unwinnable?

 

@CrisperCara90 - Actually, the resolution is just above your post and yes, I actually completed this game.