Play Pyramid Solitaire for free
Pyramid Solitaire is a quick patience game for one player where you pair up cards that add up to 13. Here on Kitchen Table Cards you can play it free in your browser with large cards, unlimited Undo, hints and no time pressure. There is nothing to download and you do not need an account.
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How to play Pyramid Solitaire
28 cards are dealt face up in the shape of a pyramid, with one card at the top and seven cards in the bottom row. Every card is partly covered by the two cards in the row below it. The other 24 cards go in the stock.
Remove cards in pairs that add up to 13. You can only use cards that are not covered. At the start that means the bottom row. As you remove cards, the ones above them are freed. A King counts as 13, so it is removed on its own.
When you run out of pairs, click the stock to turn over a card onto the waste pile. The top waste card can be paired with a card in the pyramid. When the stock is empty you can turn the waste pile over and go through it again, up to three times in the standard game.
You win when the whole pyramid has been cleared.
Card values in Pyramid Solitaire
| Card | Value | Pairs with |
|---|---|---|
| Ace | 1 | Queen |
| 2 | 2 | Jack |
| 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 6 | 7 |
| King | 13 | Removed on its own |
How to play on this site
| Remove a pair | Click or tap one card so it lifts up and is outlined in yellow, then click its partner. Click the first card again to put it back. |
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| Drag a card | Or hold the mouse button (or your finger) on a card and drag it onto its partner. The partner is outlined in yellow when you are over it. |
| Remove a King | Click or tap it, or drag it onto the removed cards in the top right. |
| Stock | Click the stock to turn over a new card. Below it you can see how many cards are left and which time through the stock you are on. |
| Undo | Takes back your last move. You can undo as many times as you like. |
| Hint | Shows you a pair you can remove, outlined in yellow. |
| Pause | Stops the clock and hides the cards until you are ready to carry on. |
| Restart | Deals the exact same cards again, so you can have another go at the same game. |
| Settings | Choose how many times you can go through the stock, and change the table colour. |
Tips for winning at Pyramid Solitaire
- Work on the pyramid first. Before turning over the stock, remove every pair you can from the pyramid itself.
- Think about which pair to take. When two cards could both pair with the same card, pick the one that frees more cards above it.
- Save some pairs for later. If a stock card can pair with a card in the pyramid, it is sometimes better to free that pyramid card first.
- Remember what is in the stock. On your second and third time through, you know which cards are coming.
- Use Undo to explore. Undo has no penalty here, so try a pair and take it back if it doesn't help.
Pyramid Solitaire questions and answers
Is this Pyramid Solitaire game free?
Yes. Pyramid Solitaire on Kitchen Table Cards is completely free. There is no download, no sign-up and nothing to buy.
What are the card values in Pyramid Solitaire?
Aces count as 1, number cards count as their number, Jacks are 11, Queens are 12 and Kings are 13. You remove two cards that add up to 13, and a King is removed on its own.
Which cards can I pick in the pyramid?
You can pick any card that has no other cards lying on top of it. Each card in the pyramid is covered by the two cards just below it. Covered cards are shown slightly darker. You can also pair a card with the one card that is lying on top of it.
How many times can I go through the stock?
In the standard game you can go through the stock three times. Under Settings you can choose once (harder) or as many times as you like (easier).
How do you win Pyramid Solitaire?
You win when every card in the pyramid has been removed. It does not matter if there are cards left in the stock or waste pile.
Can every game of Pyramid Solitaire be won?
No. Pyramid Solitaire depends a lot on luck, and many deals cannot be won however well you play. Use Undo to try different pairs, Restart to play the same cards again, or simply start a new game.
Does the game save my progress?
Yes. Your current game is saved automatically on your device. If you close the page and come back later, you can carry on where you left off.
Can I play Pyramid Solitaire on a tablet or phone?
Yes. Tap one card and then its partner to remove them, or drag one card onto the other with your finger. Tap a King to remove it straight away.
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