Pyramid Solitaire

Pyramid Solitaire is an engaging addition-based solitaire card game featuring a distinctive pyramid layout. Utilizing 28 cards arranged face-up in seven rows, players pair uncovered cards that total thirteen. Using click-to-match controls, the objective is to clear the entire pyramid by matching pairs or removing Kings.

Setup

• The Pyramid: 28 face-up cards dealt in a triangular shape of seven overlapping rows (from 1 card at the top to 7 cards at the base).
• Stockpile: Remaining 24 cards kept face-down in a draw pile.
• Waste pile: A discard pile where drawn cards are placed if they cannot be paired.

Controls

• Select card: Click or tap any fully uncovered card to select it.
• Pair cards: Click two cards whose values add up to exactly 13 to remove them.
• Draw card: Click the Stockpile to flip a new card onto the Waste pile.
• Mobile: Direct touch controls for quick matching and drawing.

Rules

1. Only fully uncovered cards (those with no overlapping cards in the row below) are active and eligible for play.
2. Match pairs of active cards that equal exactly 13 in total value:
   • Aces = 1, Jacks = 11, Queens = 12, Number cards = face value.
   • Kings = 13 (can be clicked and removed individually without a partner).
3. Pair active cards within the pyramid, or match a pyramid card with the top card of the Stock/Waste pile.
4. Draw one card at a time from the Stockpile to search for matching partners.
5. The match is successfully won when all 28 cards in the pyramid are cleared.

Tips

• Always prioritize removing cards from the pyramid first rather than using stockpile cards, as this exposes deeper levels.
• Keep track of which cards have been discarded to predict which numbers are still available for active pairs.
• Plan your Kings removals carefully; removing a King immediately exposes the two cards directly above it.