Pyramid Cards Strategy: Clear the Pyramid
Pyramid Cards looks like simple adding to 13, but the order of your pairs decides whether the pyramid clears. Many cards could pair with several partners, and picking the wrong one can trap a card for good. This guide covers planning pairs, using the deck and pile, and choosing a deck setting that suits you.
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Learn the pairs
Pairs add up to 13: Ace with Queen, 2 with Jack, 3 with 10, 4 with 9, 5 with 8 and 6 with 7. Kings count 13 on their own and are removed with a single tap. Knowing the pairs by heart lets you scan the pyramid quickly instead of adding each time, so you spot better options.
Free the cards that block most
A card is only playable when no card overlaps it from below. Cards low in the pyramid each cover two cards above them. When you have a choice, remove the card that uncovers the most new cards, especially ones in the middle of a row. Clearing a whole row early also adds 25 bonus points. Kings in the lower rows are free moves, so tap them as soon as they are uncovered.
Think before you pair
When two cards could match the same partner, check which one blocks more and what each would leave behind. For example, if two 9s are uncovered and only one 4 is available, use the 4 on the 9 that frees more cards. If you are unsure, try it and use undo to test the other choice.
Use the deck and pile carefully
The top card of the pile can pair with pyramid cards or with the next card you turn. Before drawing, always check whether the pile card has a partner in the pyramid. Do not race through the deck: every card you turn past might be the one you need, and with limited passes you may not see it again. With unlimited passes you can turn cards freely, but with one pass every card counts.
Pick your deck setting
You can choose one pass, three passes or unlimited passes through the deck. One pass is the hardest and three is a fair challenge. Clearing the pyramid earns a 250-point bonus, plus 50 for every pass you did not use and 5 for each card still in the deck and pile, so a fast clear scores the most.
Questions
- Can a King be paired with another card?
- No. A King counts 13 on its own, so tap it whenever it is uncovered to remove it.
- Can I use the pile card in a pair?
- Yes. The top card of the pile can be paired with an uncovered pyramid card or with the next card from the deck.
- Is there a hint button?
- Yes. Press Hint, or H on a keyboard, and the game shows a possible pair.
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