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SHOLLY'S TIP SHEETS, CHAPTER XVIIA: Pyramid Quest 5/12/10 4:01 PM
Pyramid Quest plays under the same rules as classic Pyramid, but the layouts change from level to level, and there are only ten of them. The number of Stone Cards (the equivalent of Scarab Cards in classic) varies as well.
Unlike the classic game, not all cards in Pyramid Quest are blocking Stone Cards. I refer to the cards that don't as "Loose Cards"--you don't have to remove them to finish the level, and if you finish without them, they are counted as unused cards in your bonus calculation. For this reason, you should only bother removing Loose Cards under three circumstances:
1. To help make a very long chain (11 or more cards)
2. To help get rid of a card that's blocking an important card (For instance, you have a 5 blocking a Stone Card and a loose 4, and you turn a 5--go ahead and take the 4 so you can get rid of the 5)
3. When you know you're going to fail the level or are almost out of time, and most likely won't get the Unused Card bonus
The game lasts for five minutes, or until you run out of moves or clear all ten levels. Oh, and you have to make it into the pyramid (to Level 6) to get an achievement point in this one.
Scoring is the same as in regular Pyramid, except that you get 1500 points for removing the first Stone Card, and each subsequent one is worth 500 more than the one before it. Also, your score is displayed somewhat differently--unlike in regular Pyramid, the level multiplier isn't applied to your score until the end of the level. It still works out the same though.
Strategy is pretty much the same, except for handling Loose Cards as described above.
Your time works out to 30 seconds per level, which can be hard to reach. Just don't play so quickly that you miss plays or make a dumb mistake.
Not much more to say, except that there's a little video ending if you make it through all ten levels. Best of luck getting there.
Now that I've finally gotten around to putting this one up, feel free to leave any questions or comments. As always, take care and good luck!
Unlike the classic game, not all cards in Pyramid Quest are blocking Stone Cards. I refer to the cards that don't as "Loose Cards"--you don't have to remove them to finish the level, and if you finish without them, they are counted as unused cards in your bonus calculation. For this reason, you should only bother removing Loose Cards under three circumstances:
1. To help make a very long chain (11 or more cards)
2. To help get rid of a card that's blocking an important card (For instance, you have a 5 blocking a Stone Card and a loose 4, and you turn a 5--go ahead and take the 4 so you can get rid of the 5)
3. When you know you're going to fail the level or are almost out of time, and most likely won't get the Unused Card bonus
The game lasts for five minutes, or until you run out of moves or clear all ten levels. Oh, and you have to make it into the pyramid (to Level 6) to get an achievement point in this one.
Scoring is the same as in regular Pyramid, except that you get 1500 points for removing the first Stone Card, and each subsequent one is worth 500 more than the one before it. Also, your score is displayed somewhat differently--unlike in regular Pyramid, the level multiplier isn't applied to your score until the end of the level. It still works out the same though.
Strategy is pretty much the same, except for handling Loose Cards as described above.
Your time works out to 30 seconds per level, which can be hard to reach. Just don't play so quickly that you miss plays or make a dumb mistake.
Not much more to say, except that there's a little video ending if you make it through all ten levels. Best of luck getting there.
Now that I've finally gotten around to putting this one up, feel free to leave any questions or comments. As always, take care and good luck!
What should I do to become a golden player? I should mention that I live in Romania. Nelly O'Hara Best regards
How can a jewel player collect a diploma unless playing for money by joining player club. Is there any chance for such a player, until he]she become able to play for money- thanks Nelly OHara. I would be grateful if I found your answer in my mailbox on my page. Best regards from Romania
Silver players don't get to play for diplomas--only gold and green.
Did you see the video at the end yet??
Yes, I've seen it a few times, but only after progressive entries that I'd already played a few times. I'm not fast enough to get there cold.
ok thank you very much... I appreciate your help... it seems like nobody wants to give out any info... great site! thanks again.. pinky♥
what are stone cards, blocking stone cards and loose cards. I have been playing pyramid quest for awhile and never got past the pyramid (level 6)..
Stone Cards are the ones you have to remove to clear the level. Loose cards are the few that don't have to be removed to get to the Stone Cards on some levels. Take care and good luck!