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Pyramid is a matching solitaire, played with one 52-card deck. Twenty-eight cards form seven overlapping rows and the remaining 24 form the stock. Choose solo practice, an online race against a bot or a live opponent. Both racers receive the same deal.
Mobile gameplay: Pyramid Solitaire
See the game board, controls and moves on a mobile screen.
How to play
- Remove two uncovered cards whose values add to 13. Ace is 1, Jack 11, Queen 12 and King 13.
- A King is removed alone. Every other card needs a partner. Tap two cards or drag one onto its partner.
- Both cards must be uncovered: a card is blocked until the two positions immediately below it are empty. Empty spaces stay empty.
- Draw one card at a time. Only the top waste card can be paired with an uncovered pyramid card. You may pass through the stock three times in total.
- Win by removing all 28 pyramid cards; the stock does not need to be empty. In a race, clearing the pyramid wins immediately; otherwise fewer pyramid cards remaining means more progress.
Example
A Queen and an Ace make 13, as do a Nine and a Four. A King needs only one tap. You cannot pair a covered Queen with the Ace that is still covering it.
Playing tip
Compare the available pairs before choosing one. Removing two pyramid cards can open more options than using the waste, but sometimes the waste is the only way to release a blocked row.
Frequently asked questions
Is every shuffle winnable?
No. Random shuffles are not guaranteed to have a solution. Start another deal or replay the same one to try a different order.
Can I undo and earn progress?
Undo is available in solo practice. Live races validate every move on the server and do not allow undo. Completed games use the shared XP, LP and leaderboard system.