About Pyramid Solitaire
Pyramid is a quick, satisfying solitaire game built on simple arithmetic. Jacks count 11, Queens 12 and Kings 13.
Pyramid Solitaire at a glance
| Genre | Card game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 5 to 10 minutes for 3 deals |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Pyramid Solitaire
- Tap two free cards. If they add up to 13, both are removed.
- Tap a King. It is removed on its own.
- Use the pile. The top card of the pile can pair with pyramid cards.
Rules
- A card is free when no cards overlap it from below.
- You can go through the deck twice.
Levels and difficulty
Three deals per game.
Scoring
10 points per card removed and 500 for clearing a pyramid. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Pyramid Solitaire
- Uncover cards from the bottom rows first.
- Save pile cards that can pair with cards about to be freed.
How we built and tested Pyramid Solitaire
We tested which cards count as free at every row of the pyramid and checked the no-moves detection.
Frequently asked questions
What do face cards count as?
Jack 11, Queen 12, King 13. Aces count 1.