Pyramid Solitaire

Play Pyramid Solitaire free online. Clear the pyramid by pairing cards that add up to 13.

A classic adding solitaire. Twenty-eight cards form a pyramid; pair up any two uncovered cards that total 13 — a 6 with a 7, a Jack with a 2, a Queen with an Ace — and remove Kings on their own. Use the draw pile to find partners and clear the whole pyramid.

  • Category: Card
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Players: 1 player
  • Typical game: about 6 minutes
  • Works on: desktop, phones and tablets

How to play Pyramid Solitaire

Objective: Remove every card from the pyramid.

  1. Cards count at face value; Jacks are 11, Queens 12, Aces 1. Kings (13) are removed on their own.
  2. Only cards not covered by another card can be used.
  3. Click the stock to turn a card onto the waste pile; the top waste card can be paired too.
  4. When the stock runs out you may turn the waste over again, if you have passes left.

Scoring

10 points per card removed; clearing the pyramid adds 500, plus 150 for each unused pass.

Difficulty levels

Easy: three passes through the stock. Normal: two. Hard: just one.

Tips

  • Look ahead: removing a pair can uncover the partner you need.
  • Don’t rush to use the waste if a pyramid pair is available.

Controls

Keyboard

  • Tab to a card and press Enter to select it, then select its partner

Mouse

  • Click two cards that add up to 13; click a King to remove it; click the stock to draw

Touch

  • Tap two cards that add up to 13; tap a King to remove it; tap the stock to draw

Pyramid Solitaire achievements

  • Pharaoh – Clear the pyramid.
  • One Pass – Clear the pyramid on your first pass through the stock.
  • Stonemason – Remove 40 cards in one game.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pyramid Solitaire free to play?

Yes. Pyramid Solitaire is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Pyramid Solitaire?

Remove every card from the pyramid. Cards count at face value; Jacks are 11, Queens 12, Aces 1. Kings (13) are removed on their own. Only cards not covered by another card can be used.

Can I play Pyramid Solitaire on my phone?

Yes. Pyramid Solitaire works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap two cards that add up to 13; tap a King to remove it; tap the stock to draw.

Does Pyramid Solitaire save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Pyramid Solitaire are saved in your browser automatically.

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