Pyramid Solitaire - Play Online Free
Pyramid Solitaire is a popular matching game where 28 cards are arranged in a pyramid of 7 rows. Your goal is to remove pairs of exposed cards whose ranks sum to 13. Kings (value 13) are removed alone. The game combines luck with tactical decision-making about which pairs to remove first.
How to Play Pyramid
Setup
Deal 28 cards face-up in a pyramid of 7 rows (1 card on top, 7 on the bottom). Cards overlap so only fully exposed cards are playable. The remaining 24 cards form the stock.
Rules
- Remove pairs of exposed cards whose ranks sum to 13 (e.g., Queen + Ace, Jack + 2, 10 + 3).
- Kings (value 13) are removed alone.
- A card is exposed when no cards overlap it from below.
- Draw cards from the stock to the waste pile — the top waste card is available for pairing.
- You get 2 redeals of the waste pile back to the stock.
- Win by clearing all cards from the pyramid.
Strategy Tips
- Remove Kings immediately whenever they are exposed.
- Focus on uncovering cards near the top of the pyramid — clearing upper rows exposes more cards.
- Sometimes it is better to leave a pair unmatched if removing it blocks access to other important cards.
- Keep track of which cards have been played to know if remaining pairs are possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cards pair together in Pyramid?
Cards pair by summing to 13: Ace(1)+Queen(12), 2+Jack(11), 3+10, 4+9, 5+8, 6+7. Kings(13) are removed alone. Suits do not matter.
What is the win rate for Pyramid?
About 30-40% of Pyramid deals are solvable with optimal play. The overlapping card layout means many games are blocked by unfavorable arrangements.
Is Pyramid based on luck or skill?
Pyramid involves both luck and skill. The card arrangement determines solvability, but choosing which pairs to remove and when to use stock cards requires strategic thinking.