Pyramid

Clear the pyramid by removing pairs of cards that add up to 13.

How to play

Remove pairs of uncovered cards whose values add up to 13 (Ace 1, Jack 11, Queen 12).

Kings count 13 and are removed on their own.

A card is uncovered when no card overlaps it from below in the pyramid.

Click the stock to turn a card onto the waste; the top waste card can be paired with a pyramid card.

Clear all 28 pyramid cards to win. The stock may be turned over again up to the number of passes allowed.

About Pyramid

Pyramid is a solitaire where you clear a 28-card pyramid by removing pairs of uncovered cards that add up to 13. An Ace counts 1, a Jack 11 and a Queen 12, and Kings are worth 13 on their own. You use the stock and waste to find partners for the cards you need.

Pyramid at a glance

Players	1 player
Type	Solitaire: you against the deck
Family	Solitaire
Options	Stock passes: 1 pass or 3 passes
Cost	Free, no download

Tips for Pyramid

Remove Kings straight away, they cost nothing.
Check every pair on the pyramid before you turn a stock card: a stock card only helps when it has a partner.
Prefer to remove cards from the lower rows first, because they are the ones that uncover the most cards above.

Questions about Pyramid

How many people can play Pyramid?

Pyramid is a one-player game: you play alone against the deck, and your game is saved so you can come back to it.

Can I get help in Pyramid?

Yes. Use Undo to take back a move and Hint to see a legal one. A game where you used help is marked as assisted.

Can I change how hard Pyramid is?

Yes, before you deal you can set: Stock passes: 1 pass or 3 passes.

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