# Pyramid Solitaire ● > Pyramid Solitaire card game with matching pairs to reach 13. (iPhone/iPad app by Jose Varela.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id1211135279 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 139 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 82 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-03-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id1211135279/reviews.md ## What is Pyramid Solitaire ●? Pyramid Solitaire Rules Objective: The objective in Pyramid Solitaire is to get rid of all the cards in the Pyramid. You get rid of cards by matching two cards whose ranks equal 13 together. Possible matches would be a 3 and a 10, 5 and an 8 etc. An ace ranks as 1, a Jack is 11, Queen is 12 and King is 13. Gameplay: The game board in Pyramid solitaire is made up of four things: • The Pyramid: The pyramid is made up of 28 cards, in 7 rows. Each card is partially covered by two cards from the next row. • The Stock: The facedown pile on the bottom left. It is used to draw cards from and put on the Waste. • The Waste: The faceup pile next to the Stock. Cards on the Waste can be matched to cards in the Pyramid to get rid of the Pyramid cards. E.g. you can tap a 4 from the Waste and open 9 on the Pyramid, and then both those cards will be moved to the Foundation, and are out of the game. • The Foundation: The place where cards that have been removed from the Pyramid are put. The purpose of the game is to match cards together so their ranks equal 13. The cards that are available are any card on the Pyramid that have no other cards covering them, and the top card on the Waste pile. In the beginning of the game all the cards in the bottom row of the Pyramid are available, then slowly the cards in the upper rows become available as you remove more of the cards in the lower rows. Allowed Moves: • Flip cards from the Stock onto the Waste. You move cards from the Stock onto the Waste by tapping on the top card of the Stock. • Move the top card of the Waste onto an open Pyramid card. You can first tap the Waste card and then tap the Pyramid card. The Pyramid card must be available for this to work, it can't be covered by any Pyramid card from a lower row. • Move a Pyramid card onto another Pyramid card. Both the Pyramid cards must be available, not covered by any other card for this to work. First tap on one and then tap on the other. • Reset the Stock once it's empty. Once you've flipped all the cards from the Stock onto the Waste you can tap on the RESET button where the Stock was, and it will put all the cards from the Waste back into the Stock. In this version you are allowed to reset the Stock as many times as you want. • Move a King to the Foundation. The purpose is to move cards whose combined ranks equal 13 to the foundation. A King ranks as 13 by itself, so it can't be matched with any other card. To get rid of a King you can simply tap the card once. • You can Undo as many times as you like. The game offers unlimited undos. Each Undo counts as a new move though, so if you're trying to win the game in as few moves as possible you should be careful about how many undos you use. Winning: A game is considered won if all the cards from the Pyramid are removed. Not all games are winnable. The game will notify you if there's no chance of winning the game anymore. Time and Moves: The game counts the moves you make, and measures the time it takes to finish the game, so you can compete against your previous best games. The best possible game would be if you never used the stock and always removed two cards at a time from the Pyramid (no kings), in that case your move count would be 14. Variations: There are many variations of Pyramid Solitaire possible. In some you have more Waste piles, in others you never reset the Stock, some have the Stock face-up, and there are plenty of others as well. I've chosen this variation, please don't email me telling me it's "wrong" or leave bad rate, there are many possibilities, this is just the one I like the best :) ## Key features - Match pairs summing to 13 - Clear cards from the pyramid - Use stock and waste piles - Unlimited undos - Kings removed individually - Game winnable notifications ## Recent user reviews (5 of 5) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id1211135279/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The fastest sharp solitaire game out there! *2021-04-12* The best part is not having those annoying adds come up every time you complete your game. When you win you continue until you loose and then the ads are short and interesting. My favorite for sure! ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2019-10-12* I really enjoy this game and it would be 5 stars if it gave the option to replay a game that was lost. I like to replay games to improve my score and this game doesn’t allow it. Still, I would recommend it as an enjoyable way to pass the time. ### 5/5 — Fun game *2019-07-23* I love card games, this games I can play an hour at a time. ### 4/5 — Good game *2017-07-15, version 1.0* Good Solitaire game ### 5/5 — Great games *2017-06-23, version 1.0* I like playing solitaire in the different forms. Great fun. ## Frequently asked questions about Pyramid Solitaire ● ### What is the objective of Pyramid Solitaire? The objective is to remove all cards from the pyramid by matching pairs of cards whose ranks add up to 13. Aces are 1, Jacks are 11, Queens are 12, and Kings are 13 and are removed individually. ### How do I make matches in Pyramid Solitaire? You can match any available card on the pyramid (not covered by other cards) with the top card of the waste pile. You can also match two available pyramid cards together if their ranks sum to 13. ### Can I reset the deck in Pyramid Solitaire? Yes, you can reset the stock pile as many times as you need. When the stock is empty, you can tap the 'RESET' button to move cards from the waste back to the stock. ### Does Pyramid Solitaire have an undo feature? Yes, Pyramid Solitaire offers unlimited undos. Each undo counts as a move, so use them strategically if you are aiming for a low move count. ### Is Pyramid Solitaire playable offline? The provided data does not specify if the game supports offline play. However, as a single-player card game, it is likely playable without an internet connection. ### What devices is Pyramid Solitaire available on? Pyramid Solitaire is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How often is Pyramid Solitaire updated? The latest version is 1.3.5, and it was last updated on December 18, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update schedule. ### What is the age rating for Pyramid Solitaire? Pyramid Solitaire has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.5 — 2025-12-18 Improvements in performance and stability. ### 1.3.4 — 2025-03-06 Improvements in performance and stability. ### 1.3.3 — 2025-03-02 Improvements in performance and stability. ### 1.3.2 — 2023-09-13 Improvements in performance and stability. ### 1.3.1 — 2023-02-22 Improvements in performance and stability. ## Apps similar to Pyramid Solitaire ● | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Calculation Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculation-solitaire/id938401085) | 2.8 (4) | Free | Games | | [Flower Garden Solitaire One](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flower-garden-solitaire-one/id6705123305) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Pyramid Solitaire 2026: Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire-2026-cards/id1587857049) | 4.7 (44) | Free | Games | | [.Pyramid Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-solitaire/id980494890) | 4.4 (161) | Free | Games | | [Spider Solitaire 2022++](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-2022-plus-plus/id1264065528) | 4.7 (46) | Free | Games | | [Monte-Carlo Royal Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monte-carlo-royal-solitaire/id963489117) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Jose Varela - [Domino for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domino-for-ipad/id378667436) - [Domino for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domino-for-iphone/id378756466) - [Solitaire Challenges](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924) - [Mahjong Challenges](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-challenges/id636879476) - [Anhui Mahjong Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anhui-mahjong-solitaire/id873643308) - [Anhui Mahjong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anhui-mahjong/id882226520) All apps by Jose Varela: https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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