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Pyramid Solitaire

Pair two uncovered cards that add up to 13 to remove them. Kings are removed alone. Clear the pyramid in three passes through the deck.

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Pyramid Solitaire

A=1, J=11, Q=12, K=13. Free cards that are blocking many others are worth pairing first.

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Game Guide

Pyramid Solitaire Guide, Rules, and Tips

Pyramid Solitaire is an addition puzzle dressed as a card game. Pair cards that make 13 and take the pyramid apart from the bottom up.

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How to Play

  • Twenty-eight cards form a seven-row pyramid. A card is free when no card in the row below overlaps it.
  • Remove two free cards whose ranks add up to 13: A=1, J=11, Q=12, K=13. A King is removed on its own. The top waste card can pair with a pyramid card.
  • Turn stock cards onto the waste one at a time. When the stock runs out you can recycle the waste, up to three passes in all. Clear the pyramid to win.

Strategy and Tips

  • Work on the cards that cover the most others, especially near the middle of each row.
  • When two pairs are possible, choose the one that frees a card you can use next.
  • Remember which ranks are still in the stock so you know whether a blocked card has a partner coming.

Controls

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Tap one card and then its partner; tap a selected card again to cancel. Tap the stock to draw or recycle. Keyboard: ←/→ choose, Space or Enter select, ↓ or S draw, Esc cancel, H hint.

Background

Pyramid has been played since at least the early twentieth century and is one of the best-known "add to 13" patience games. Fewer passes used means a bigger winning bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cards add up to 13?

A+Q, 2+J, 3+10, 4+9, 5+8 and 6+7. Kings are worth 13 and go alone.

How many times can I go through the deck?

Three passes in total. After the third, the game ends when no pair is left.