Pyramid Solitaire

Pyramid Solitaire is a classic card game where the goal is to remove all 28 cards from a seven-row pyramid by pairing cards that add up to 13. Kings are removed on their own (value 13), while other cards must be matched: Queen + Ace, Jack + 2, 10 + 3, 9 + 4, 8 + 5, and 7 + 6.

How It Works

A standard 52-card deck is dealt into a pyramid of 7 rows. Row 1 has 1 card, row 2 has 2 cards, and so on down to 7 cards in the bottom row. Each card partially overlaps two cards in the row below. The remaining 24 cards form the stock pile.

A card is "exposed" when both cards overlapping it from the row below have been removed (or it's on the bottom row). Only exposed pyramid cards and the top waste card can be paired. Click the stock to draw cards to the waste pile. You get 2 stock recycles per game.

Card Values

• Ace = 1
• 2–10 = face value
• Jack = 11
• Queen = 12
• King = 13 (removed alone)

Tips for Winning

• Remove Kings immediately — they're free plays
• Prioritize uncovering cards near the top of the pyramid
• Try to keep both sides of the pyramid balanced
• Save your stock recycles for when you truly need them
• Use the hint button when you're stuck

Learn More

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