Par Pyramid

Solitaire Rules

Par Pyramid Solitaire/Patience rules for Par Pyramid

Object of the game
Move all the cards to the foundation
Deck
52 cards - One standard deck
Foundation
  • One foundation for all played cards
  • Once placed on the foundation, cards may not be moved
Tableau
  • A pyramid of 28 cards
  • Discard pairs of cards whose ranks add up to 13. Kings are discarded individually
  • Only uncovered cards are available for play
Stock
  • When selected, deals one card to the waste pile and also reveals the top card of the stockpile
  • The top card is available for play
  • Two redeals are permitted (three deals in total)
Waste
  • Discard pairs of cards whose ranks add up to 13. Kings are discarded individually
  • The top card of the waste is available for play
Simple addition
Valid pairs are:
  • Seven + Six = 13
  • Eight + Five = 13
  • Nine + Four = 13
  • Ten + Three = 13
  • Jack + Two = 13
  • Queen + Ace = 13
  • Kings are discarded individually

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