How to Play Pyramid Solitaire
Objective
Clear all 28 cards from the pyramid by matching pairs that add up to 13. Kings equal 13 and can be removed on their own. Aces count as 1, Jacks as 11, and Queens as 12. Cards can only be matched when they are "exposed" — meaning no other cards are covering them from the row below.
Pro Tips & Strategy
- Kings Fly Free: Remove Kings immediately as they require no pair.
- Pyramid First: Prioritize matching cards within the pyramid over matching with the waste pile. Exposing more deep cards provides more future moves.
- Build Combos: Consecutive matches without drawing new cards will multiply your score. The higher the combo, the bigger the bonus!
- Strategic Hints: Use the Hint (H) and Undo (Ctrl+Z) features strategically. Sometimes leaving an exposed match for later is the right move to maintain a combo.