# Play Pyramid Solitaire Online Free

> Pair cards that add to thirteen and dismantle the pyramid, stone by stone.

**URL:** https://singleplayercardgames.com/games/pyramid-solitaire  
**Deck:** Standard 52-card deck  
**Players:** 1 (solo — against the deck or a computer opponent)  
**Price:** Free, no download, no sign-up

Pyramid deals twenty-eight cards into a graceful seven-row triangle and gives you one elegant rule: remove pairs that sum to thirteen. A queen needs an ace, a ten needs a three, and the king — worth thirteen alone — needs nobody.

It’s solitaire as gentle mental arithmetic, and one of the most relaxing games in the whole collection.

## How to Play Pyramid Solitaire by Yourself

1. Deal 28 cards face up into a pyramid of seven rows.
2. Remove any two uncovered cards whose ranks add up to 13.
3. Kings count as 13 and are removed on their own with a single tap.
4. Draw from the stock when no pairs are available; the top waste card can pair with board cards.
5. Keep clearing until the entire pyramid is gone.

## Rules of Pyramid Solitaire

- Card values: Ace = 1, number cards = face value, Jack = 11, Queen = 12, King = 13.
- Valid pairs sum to exactly 13: A+Q, 2+J, 3+10, 4+9, 5+8, 6+7 — plus lone Kings.
- A card is playable only when no card overlaps it.
- The top card of the waste pile may be used as half of a pair.
- The stock may be passed through a limited number of times.
- The game is won when all 28 pyramid cards are removed.

## Winning Strategies for Pyramid Solitaire

- Memorize the pairs that make 13 until they’re reflex: A-Q, 2-J, 3-10, 4-9, 5-8, 6-7.
- Clear symmetrically — a lopsided pyramid strands cards under a heavy wing.
- Before pairing two board cards, check if a waste-pile pairing frees a more buried card.
- Count copies: if three 9s are already gone, protect access to the last 4.
- Remove Kings immediately; there is never a reason to wait.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I play Pyramid Solitaire alone?

Yes, Pyramid is a classic one-player card game. This version is free, runs in your browser, and works beautifully on phones.

### What pairs add up to thirteen?

Ace + Queen, 2 + Jack, 3 + 10, 4 + 9, 5 + 8, and 6 + 7. Kings equal thirteen by themselves and are removed alone.

### Is every Pyramid deal winnable?

No — some deals bury both halves of a needed pair under each other. Skilled play wins roughly half of random deals, which keeps it interesting.

### What happens when the stock runs out?

Depending on the variant, the waste is recycled a limited number of times. When no moves and no recycles remain, the round ends.

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