Card Game

Pyramid Solitaire

Match cards that total 13 to clear the pyramid. Kings are removed alone!

Moves: 0
Cards: 0
Stock: 0

Pyramid Solitaire

Match cards that add up to 13

About Pyramid Solitaire

Pyramid Solitaire is a unique matching card game where strategy and math combine. Unlike traditional solitaire where you build sequences, here you remove pairs of cards that add up to 13.

The pyramid structure creates an interesting puzzle - you must carefully plan which cards to remove to uncover the cards above. One wrong move can block your progress entirely!

Play our free online Pyramid Solitaire with no downloads required. Perfect for quick brain training sessions on any device.

How to Play Pyramid Solitaire

1

Understand Card Values

A=1, 2-10=face value, J=11, Q=12, K=13. Find pairs that sum to 13.

2

Select Exposed Cards

Click any card not covered by other cards. Then click a matching card.

3

Remove Kings Alone

Kings equal 13 by themselves - just click to remove them!

4

Use the Stock

Draw cards from stock to the waste pile. Match waste cards with pyramid cards.

Tips & Strategies

  • •Prioritize removing cards from the top of the pyramid
  • •Don't rush to remove Kings - they might block important cards
  • •Look for chains - removing one pair might expose another match
  • •Save the stock pile - only draw when you have no pyramid matches
  • •Remember the matching pairs: A+Q, 2+J, 3+10, 4+9, 5+8, 6+7

Frequently Asked Questions

Pyramid Solitaire is a card game where 28 cards are arranged in a pyramid shape. The goal is to remove all cards by pairing cards that add up to 13.
Cards have the following values: Ace=1, 2-10=face value, Jack=11, Queen=12, King=13. So A+Q, 2+J, 3+10, 4+9, 5+8, 6+7 all equal 13. Kings are removed alone.
You can only select exposed cards - those not covered by other cards. In the pyramid, a card is exposed when both cards below it have been removed.
The stock contains the remaining 24 cards. Click it to draw a card to the waste pile. Waste cards can be paired with exposed pyramid cards.
In this version, you can only go through the stock once. Plan your moves carefully!
No, only about 3-5% of random deals are winnable with perfect play. The challenge is to clear as many cards as possible.
Focus on uncovering cards higher in the pyramid first. Try to keep your options open - don't remove pairs that could help you later.
No, you can only pair the top waste card with an exposed pyramid card, or pair two exposed pyramid cards together.
Yes! Pyramid Solitaire is completely free to play online with no downloads required.
Absolutely! The game is fully optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers.

Why Play Pyramid Solitaire?

Mental Math

Practice quick addition

Strategic Thinking

Plan moves ahead

Unique Gameplay

Different from other solitaire

Quick Sessions

Perfect for short breaks

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