Pyramid

Solitaire Rules

Pyramid Solitaire/Patience rules for Pyramid

Object of the game
Remove all cards from the tableau
Deck
52 cards - One standard deck
Foundation
  • One foundation for all played cards
  • Once on the foundation, cards may not be moved
Tableau
  • One pyramid of 28 cards
  • Discard pairs of cards whose ranks add to 13. Kings are discarded singly
  • Only uncovered cards are available for play
Stock
  • When selected, deals One card to the waste pile, and also showing the top card of the stock
  • The top card is available for play
  • Two redeals are permitted (Three deals in all)
Waste
  • Discard pairs of cards whose ranks add to 13. Kings are discarded singly
  • 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 singly

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