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Pyramis - Pyramid Solitaire
Pyramis is a relaxing, single-player card game inspired by classic Pyramid Solitaire. Clear the pyramid by pairing exposed cards that sum to 14, with Aces and Kings as wild cards (pair with anything). Perfect for short sessions while watching TV!
Win Rate: ~45% with skill (Medium mode)
Game Length: 2-10 minutes
Mobile-Friendly: Tap to play on phone/tablet
Offline & Installable: Add to home screen as an app
How to Play
Setup
- A pyramid of 28 cards is dealt in 7 rows (1 card on top, 7 at bottom).
- The bottom row (7 cards) starts exposed (playable).
- Remaining 24 cards form the stock pile.
Core Mechanics
- Pair Cards: Tap two exposed cards that sum to 14:
- Examples: 6 + 8 = 14, 7 + 7 = 14
- Wild Cards: Aces (1) and Kings (13) pair with anything (even each other).
- Paired cards vanish, exposing cards above them (both covering cards must be removed).
- Draw: Tap "Draw" to flip the top stock card to the Next pile (top card visible/usable). Max 15 draws (Medium mode).
- Win: Clear the entire pyramid (all 28 cards = 14 pairs).
- Lose: No valid pairs and draws exhausted.
Controls
- Tap exposed card → Select (highlights yellow)
- Tap second exposed card or Next pile → Attempt pair
- Draw button → Flip stock card (if available)
- New Game → Start fresh
- Toggles: Sounds/BGM on/off (saved preferences)
Game Modes
Select from the dropdown:
| Mode |
Draws |
Target Sum |
Win Rate |
| Easy |
24 |
14 |
~65-70% |
| Medium |
18 |
14 |
~45% |
| Hard |
12 |
15 |
~20% |
Scoring
- 50 points per pair
- +100 chain bonus for pairs without drawing
- x2 streak multiplier after 5 chains
- Track best scores in stats footer!
Best Strategies & Tips
Beginner Tips
- Prioritize bottom row: Always pair exposed bottom cards first - unlocks upper layers faster.
- Save wilds early: Don't waste Aces/Kings on easy pairs - use for rescues when stuck.
- Draw sparingly: Limit draws to 10-12 max - each draw "wastes" potential chain bonuses.
- Check Next pile: Pyramid + Next pairs are often easier than pyramid + pyramid.
Advanced Strategies
- Chain building: Aim for 5+ consecutive no-draw pairs → x2 multiplier kicks in for big scores.
- Exposure planning: Remove pairs that unlock multiple upper cards (e.g., siblings in the same row).
- Wild timing: Pair wilds with low-value blockers (e.g., leftover 1-5s) - save for high ranks later.
- Stock peek strategy: Draw when pyramid has 3+ pairs possible - avoid "burying" good cards.
Mode Mastery
- Easy: Aggressive draws for practice.
- Medium: Conserve draws, focus chains.
- Hard: Random sums - memorize quick math (e.g., target 13: pair 7s early).
Common Stuck Situations
| Situation |
Solution |
| No pyramid pairs |
Draw + pair with Next pile |
| Isolated low card (1-5) |
Save a wild for it |
| Too many draws used |
Focus pyramid-only chains |
| Upper cards blocked |
Clear both child pairs symmetrically |
Pro Stats to Aim For
- Wins: 50%+ in Medium
- Avg Score: 800+ (14 pairs x 50 = 700 base + bonuses)
- Max Chains: 10+ consecutive no-draw pairs
Troubleshooting
- Cards not tappable? Ensure you're tapping exposed cards only (brighter border).
- Sounds not playing? Toggle on + tap once (mobile browsers block autoplay).
- Game not saving? Enable localStorage in browser settings (rare).
Credits & License
- Developed by Curtis Biggs (@Cbiggs90)
- Built with vanilla HTML/CSS/JS - no frameworks
- Audio generated with Suno.ai
- Open source: GitHub
- MIT License - fork and improve!
Enjoy Pyramis! Just one more game...