Play Pyramid Solitaire online
Clear the pyramid by pairing cards that add up to 13. It's simple to learn, quick to play, and every round takes a few minutes.
How to play
Twenty-eight cards are dealt face up in a pyramid of seven rows. A card is free to play when no cards overlap it from the row below. The rest of the deck is the stock, top left.
- Make 13. Remove two free cards whose values add up to 13. Tap one and then the other, or drag one onto its partner.
- Kings go alone. A King is already 13, so tap it and it's gone.
- Use the stock. Tap the stock to turn a card onto the waste pile. The top waste card can pair with any free pyramid card.
- Go round again. When the stock is empty, tap its spot to turn the waste back over. You can do this as often as you like.
The pairs
| Card | Pairs with |
|---|---|
| King (13) | Nothing, it goes on its own |
| Queen (12) | Ace |
| Jack (11) | 2 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 |
Tips
- Clear cards that free two others. Some removals uncover a card; the best ones open up two.
- Watch for trapped pairs. If a 6 sits directly on top of the only free 7, they can never meet. Plan around it early.
- Don't spend a waste card too soon. Sometimes it's better to keep a pyramid card for a partner you can see coming.
Questions people ask
- What do the cards count as in Pyramid?
- Number cards count as their number. An Ace is 1, a Jack 11, a Queen 12 and a King 13.
- How do I remove a King?
- Kings are worth 13 on their own, so just tap an exposed King and it goes.
- Can I pair a pyramid card with the waste card?
- Yes. The top card of the waste pile can pair with any exposed pyramid card, as long as the two add up to 13.
- How often can Pyramid be won?
- Not very often. Pyramid depends a lot on the deal, so a low win rate is normal. Unlimited passes through the stock and undo help.
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