Pyramid Solitaire

Play Pyramid Solitaire online. Match pairs of cards that sum to 13.

Pyramid Solitaire

Game info

  • Decks: 1 (52 cards)
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Game time: Medium
  • Win rate: ~15%
  • Type: Luck

Objective

Clear the entire pyramid by pairing cards that total 13.

Card values

  • Ace = 1, number cards = face value
  • Jack = 11, Queen = 12, King = 13
  • Kings remove themselves (already equal 13)

The game

The Pyramid
  • 28 cards form 7 rows in a pyramid shape
  • Cards become playable when nothing overlaps them
  • Pair any two exposed cards totaling 13
Stock & Waste
  • 24 cards remain in stock
  • Flip cards one at a time to waste
  • Pair waste top with pyramid cards or with stock top
  • Two passes through the deck allowed

Valid pairs

A+Q, 2+J, 3+10, 4+9, 5+8, 6+7. Kings click alone. Suits don't matter.

Strategy

  • Remove Kings immediately when exposed
  • Balance pyramid clearing - don't strip one side
  • Cards in the center block more than edge cards
  • Save redeals - don't rush through the stock on the first pass