Pyramid Solitaire: how to play, rules & tips
Play Pyramid solitaire free online. Clear a seven-row pyramid of 28 cards by pairing cards that add up to 13, with three passes through the stock.
How to play Pyramid solitaire
28 cards are dealt face up in a pyramid of seven rows. The other 24 cards form the stock.
Remove two free cards whose values add up to 13. Aces count as 1, Jacks 11, Queens 12, and Kings 13, so a King is removed on its own.
A card is free when no cards are covering it. The bottom row starts free, and the top card of the waste is always free.
Clear every card from the pyramid to win.
The stock and waste
Turn cards from the stock onto the waste to find new matches. When the stock runs out you can turn the waste back over and go through it again, up to two more times (three passes in all).
Pyramid strategy tips
- Clear cards near the top and middle of the pyramid early. They block the most cards beneath them.
- Before pairing, check whether the same card could free something more useful.
- Count the passes: with fewer left, prioritize pairs that open new cards in the pyramid.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pyramid solitaire free?
Yes. HypeGameRoom is free: no sign-up, no download and nothing to buy to play. Arcade games reward Neons, a play-only currency that can never be cashed out.
Which cards add up to 13?
A+Q, 2+J, 3+10, 4+9, 5+8 and 6+7. Kings are worth 13 and are removed alone.
How many times can I go through the deck?
Three passes: the first deal plus two turns of the waste back into the stock.