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General Information

Pyramid requires a standard pack of cards with no Jokers. It is a one-person game suitable for adults and children.

The aim is to remove all cards in pairs that add to 13.

  • 7 and 6
  • 8 and 5
  • 9 and 4
  • 10 and 3
  • Jack (11) and 2
  • Queen (12) and Ace (1)
  • King (13) is considered one pair.

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Instructions


  • Twenty-eight cards are placed face up to form a pyramid shape 7 rows high. The top row has one card, the next row has two cards, the third row has three cards and so on. Each row of cards overlaps the previous row.
  • Only cards that are not overlapped by any other card can be played, initially limited play to the seventh row. Any Kings or pairs from the seventh row are removed first.
  • A stock pile of remaining cards not in the pile are also available to be played. From cards on the pyramid available to play and the card on the top of the stock pile, the player will continue to remove pairs and Kings. Players may also make pairs from two consecutive cards from the stock pile.
  • When no more pairs or Kings can be removed, it is up to the player as to whether they wish to deal the stock pile again without shuffling.


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