Cannot drop, your card needs to be of an opposite suit colour
Cannot drop, your card needs to be one rank lower
Cannot move multiple cards to foundation
Card suit doesn't match foundation pile suit
Card can only be dropped on top of a card pile
Cannot deal cards when there are empty tableau piles
You can only move {0} card(s) at a time based on the current free cells and tableau
The cards don't add up to 13 and cannot be moved
The card is inaccessible and move cannot be performed
Cards must be in sequential order (one higher or lower)
Double Pyramid
🎴 Double Pyramid Solitaire – A Free Retro Card Puzzle Game 🕹️
Get ready to relive the golden age of card gaming! Double Pyramid Solitaire is a free, retro-themed card puzzle you can play online at solitairex.io/double-pyramid 🎮. The game features two overlapping pyramids of cards set against a vibrant, neon-green tableau – think classic 80s arcade style in your browser. In this classic card puzzle, your mission is to clear the board by pairing cards that add up to 13 (like an Ace+Queen or Jack+2). It’s a free solitaire game (no download required) that captures the charm of vintage gaming, complete with playful emoji flair and retro vibes. Ready for a trip to the past? Jump in and start matching cards in this timeless card puzzle! 👾
How to Play 🃏
Playing Double Pyramid Solitaire is easy to pick up. You deal 50 cards (two standard decks) into two overlapping pyramids – the bottom row has 9 cards in total. Only cards with no other cards on top of them are available to play. The goal is to remove all cards by discarding exposed pairs that add up to 13 (for example, an Ace (1) with a Queen (12), or a Ten (10) with a Three (3)). Kings count as 13 by themselves and can be discarded singly. If no pairs are available, click the stock pile to turn one card face-up into the waste pile. You get two passes through the stock to find matches. In short, clear all cards to win – if the stock is empty and no moves remain while cards are left, the game is lost.
- Deal the Layout: Deal 50 cards into two overlapping pyramids (two decks). The top row has 1 card, the next row 2, and so on, with the bottom row containing 9 cards.
- Remove Pairs: Discard any two uncovered cards whose ranks sum to 13. Valid pairs include Queen+Ace, Jack+2, 10+3, 9+4, 8+5, and 7+6. Kings are worth 13 and are removed on their own.
- Use the Stock: When no more pyramid moves are available, click the stock pile to flip cards one at a time to the waste. The top waste card can be paired with pyramid cards. You may go through the stock up to two times (two redeals) to find matching cards.
- Win the Game: Clear all cards to win. If you run out of moves (and redeals) before clearing the layout, the game ends and you can try again.
History of the Game 📜
Double Pyramid is a modern variant of Pyramid Solitaire created by game designer Thomas Warfield. In Warfield’s words, it’s “a two deck … game that I invented”. Essentially, he took the classic Pyramid rules and doubled the deck for extra challenge. The layout uses two interlocking pyramids with nine cards on the bottom row instead of the usual seven, effectively merging two pyramids into one big one. This variant first appeared in Warfield’s Pretty Good Solitaire collection and has since spread to many free online platforms. It quickly gained a niche following among card-puzzle fans, thanks to its tough, retro-flavored gameplay (only about 8% of games are winnable on average!).
Game Features 🚀
- Hint 💡: Get an optional hint if you’re stuck. The game will highlight a matching pair you can play next – perfect for learning or tough spots.
- Undo ↩️: Made a move you want to take back? Use the Undo button to reverse your last move (or multiple moves) so you can try a different strategy.
- Leaderboard 🏆: Compete with others by aiming for the high score! See top scores and fastest times on our global Double Pyramid leaderboard, and climb the ranks.
- Player Statistics 📊: Track your progress over time. View stats like games played, wins, win rate, and longest win streak to see how your skills improve as you play.
Case Studies
All figures below come directly from our database. Using first-party data ensures every insight is evidence-based, up-to-date, and privacy-respectful.
| Game Tier | Stand-out Titles | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Wins | Spider (1 Suit), Hole-in-One, TriPeaks | 70–84% |
| Fair Challenges | Solitaire (Draw 1) – 913 k plays FreeCell, Golf |
45–63% |
| Expert-Level | Spider (4 Suits), Forty Thieves, Double Scorpion | ≤11% |
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