Pyramid Solitaire is a classic card game where players remove pairs of cards that add up to 13 from a pyramid-shaped layout.
Pyramid Solitaire belongs to the Pairs category.
If you like Pyramid Solitaire, check out these variations and family games: Relaxed Pyramid and Easy Pyramid, and others.
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Goal: Remove all cards from the Pyramid by pairing cards that add up to 13, and put them to the single Foundation pile.
Game complexity: Easy
Odds of winning: Very bad, barely 1 out of 10 games
How many decks are in play: A single standard 52-card deck is used.
Which card piles are involved: The Pyramid: a triangular layout of 28 cards. Game also has one Stock, one Waste and one Foundation.
What the initial deal looks like: Cards are dealt to form a pile of the pyramid shape, with each card partially covering two cards in the row below. All cards are initially open. The rest of the cards remain in Stock.
Allowed moves:
‣ Move a card from the Waste pile or the Pyramid to another card on the Pyramid to form a pair that adds up to 13.
‣ Move a King directly to the Foundation pile.
‣ One card is released to Waste pile by clicking over a Stock. No redeals back to Stock are allowed.
‣ A single top card could be taken from Waste pile.
‣ Foundation pile accepts either a single King or two cards that sum up to 13 in their ranks. An empty Foundation pile accepts either a single King or two cards that sum up to 13 in their ranks.
Also note:
Only uncovered cards on the Pyramid can be paired. The game ends when all cards from the Pyramid are removed or no more pairs can be formed. You can undo all of your moves in this game. There are no hints available in Pyramid Solitaire. Score for Pyramid Solitaire is a sum of seconds spent for a game and moves done during it.
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The optimal strategy involves careful planning and prioritizing moves that create opportunities for future pairs. It's important to consider the order in which cards are drawn from the stock pile and to identify potential pairs early on.
Once the stock pile is depleted, players can reset it by moving all cards from the waste pile back to the stock pile. This allows for additional chances to find pairs.
The pyramid's layout can significantly affect the difficulty of the game. A layout with many early opportunities for pairs can make the game easier, while a layout with fewer initial options can be more challenging.
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