Cleared!
Pair cards that sum to 13 to remove them (A=1, J=11, Q=12). Kings remove alone. Tap the stock for a new card. When the stock empties you get up to two recycles to flip the waste back. Win by clearing the pyramid.
About Pyramid Solitaire
Pyramid solitaire in your browser — the simple, satisfying card game where you pair cards summing to thirteen to clear the pyramid. An Ace counts as one, Jack eleven, Queen twelve. Kings are worth thirteen and can be removed alone. Draw from the stockpile when you're stuck.
Pondernook pyramid is the classic single-player version: no betting, no payouts — just a small deck-based puzzle for a five-minute break. Some deals are winnable, some aren't; that's part of the game. No signup, no install, plays in any modern browser. Works on mobile via touch. For a quick mental reset between work tasks, pyramid is hard to beat — short games, clear rules, no progression trap.
Frequently asked questions
Which cards can I pair up?
Any two cards that add up to thirteen: Ace (1) with Queen (12), 2 with Jack (11), 3 with 10, and so on. Kings count as 13 and are removed on their own.
What happens when the stock runs out?
You can recycle the waste pile back into the stock up to two times before the deal is locked, giving you three passes through the cards in total.
Is every deal winnable?
No — some shuffles simply can't be cleared, which is part of pyramid solitaire. Start a new game for a fresh, hopefully solvable, pyramid.