Pyramid· CardHearth
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How to play, tips & FAQ
How to play Pyramid Solitaire
Twenty-eight cards form a seven-row pyramid, all face up. Tap two exposed cards whose ranks sum to 13 to remove them — Queen+Ace, Jack+2, 10+3, 9+4, 8+5, 7+6 — and tap a King alone to clear it instantly. A card is exposed once nothing overlaps it from below. Flip cards from the stock when you're out of pairs; the waste top can always join a pair. Dismantle the whole pyramid to win.
Strategy tips
Before your first move, scan for trapped pairs: if both cards of a pair (say, both black 6s and both black 7s) sit on top of each other in the pyramid, the deal may be unwinnable — knowing early saves time. Work the pyramid evenly rather than digging one steep hole, since lopsided removal strands high rows. Don't burn waste cards reflexively: with only three passes through the stock, a 4 you spend now may be the 9's only partner later. And remember Kings are free moves — but sometimes delaying a King keeps a recycle-pass alignment you want.
Frequently asked questions
How do pairs work in Pyramid Solitaire?
Remove two exposed cards whose ranks add up to 13: Ace counts 1, Jack 11, Queen 12. So Queen+Ace, Jack+2, 10+3, 9+4, 8+5 and 7+6 all pair. Kings count 13 by themselves and come off with a single tap.
Which cards count as exposed?
A pyramid card is exposed when neither of the two cards overlapping it from below remains. The top card of the waste pile is always available too — you can pair it with any exposed pyramid card.
How many passes through the stock do I get?
Three: after the initial pass you may recycle the waste back into the stock twice. Spend late-stock cards carefully on the final pass.
Is every Pyramid deal winnable?
No — Pyramid has one of the lower win rates among popular solitaires, since a needed pair can be buried beneath itself. Unlimited undo helps you explore lines, and the deal number lets you retry or share a deal.
In a streaky mood? Try TriPeaks orGolf — or the classicKlondike Solitaire.