Pyramid Solitaire
Pair cards that add up to 13 and topple the pyramid.
About Pyramid Solitaire
Pyramid is a classic adding-up solitaire: pair cards that total 13 to clear a 28-card pyramid. It rewards thinking ahead about which pairs to keep, and every deal here has been checked by a solver to be winnable.
How to play
Remove uncovered cards in pairs that add up to 13 (Jack 11, Queen 12; Ace is 1). Kings are 13 and go on their own. Tap one card, then its partner. The top card of the waste can pair too. Draw from the stock when you're stuck — you can go through it three times. Clear the whole pyramid to win.
Tips and strategies
- Remove Kings as soon as they're free — they need no partner.
- Before pairing, check whether another card could use the same partner better.
- Clear the rows evenly: cards deep in the pyramid are the hardest to free.
Pyramid Solitaire strategy guide
Remove Kings as soon as they are uncovered: they need no partner, and each one frees the cards beneath it.
When several pairs are possible, choose the one that uncovers the most cards — usually a pair taken from the pyramid itself rather than one that uses the waste.
Keep track of partners. If all four 9s are still buried, the 4s have nothing to pair with yet, so don't burn a pass through the stock hoping for a card that is still covered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play Pyramid Solitaire?
Remove uncovered cards in pairs that add up to 13: Ace counts 1, Jack 11 and Queen 12, and a King (13) goes on its own. The top card of the waste can pair too. Clear the whole 28-card pyramid to win.
How many times can I go through the stock?
Three times. After that, only the cards left in the pyramid and on the waste can be paired.
Can every deal be won?
Yes. A solver checks every deal before you play, so each one can be cleared.
Is Pyramid Solitaire free to play?
Yes. Every game on Puzzimo is completely free and runs in your browser on desktop, tablet and phone — no download or installation.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play instantly as a guest and still appear on the leaderboards. Sign in with Google, Discord or LINE to keep your scores on every device.
How does the daily Pyramid Solitaire challenge work?
Every day at 00:00 UTC everyone gets the same new puzzle. Only your first finish of the day counts on the leaderboard.
How are leaderboard results verified?
Our servers replay every move of your game and measure the time themselves, so leaderboard results can't be faked.