How to play Pyramid Solitaire

Pyramid is thirteen-matching: clear a seven-row pyramid by pairing cards that add up to thirteen.

Goal

Clear every card from the pyramid.

How to play

Any exposed card pairs with another exposed card that completes thirteen: ace is one, jack eleven, queen twelve, and a king is thirteen on its own. The stock is turned one card at a time and can cover a card you cannot pair.

Tip

Clear cards that block the most rows first, even when a simpler pair is available.

Variations

Strict · Clear the pyramid — Win condition: Clear the pyramid.
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