Pyramid solitaire
Past dailiesClear the pyramid by pairing open cards that add up to 13. Every deal here has been played through by a solver, so it can always be cleared.
How to play Pyramid solitaire
How to play
Remove two open cards whose values add up to 13: ace 1, jacks 11, queens 12, so a queen pairs with an ace and a jack with a 2. A king counts 13 and goes on its own. A card is open when no card overlaps it from the row below. Tap one card and then its partner, or drag one onto the other.
Stock and waste
Tap the stock to turn over a card. The top card of the waste can pair with an open pyramid card. When the stock runs out, tap it to turn the waste over: as often as you like in Relaxed, or up to three passes in Classic.
Tips
Look before you pair: when two cards could take the same partner, use the one that frees more cards above it. Try to clear the bottom row evenly, so no card is left waiting for a partner that is buried above it.
Winnable deals
Each deal comes from a bank of deals that a computer solver cleared under that level's rules, and each solution was replayed by a separate rules checker. You win when the whole pyramid is gone; cards left in the stock don't matter.
Questions
What do the cards count in Pyramid solitaire?
Number cards count their number, an ace counts 1, a jack 11, a queen 12 and a king 13. Pairs must add up to exactly 13, and a king is removed on its own.
Do I have to use up the stock to win?
No. You win as soon as all 28 pyramid cards are gone, even if cards are still left in the stock or the waste.
How many times can I go through the stock?
In Relaxed as often as you like, in Classic three times in all. The pass counter under the stock shows where you are.
Can every Pyramid deal be won?
No, many random deals can't be cleared. Every deal here, including the daily deal, has been cleared by a solver first, so a win is always possible.
How does the hint work?
On your first pass the hint only uses the cards you can see and suggests the pair that frees the most cards. Once you have seen every stock card it searches for a full solution, and says so when the move keeps the game winnable.