Comparison
FreeCell vs Pyramid
| FreeCell | Pyramid | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 15 min | 8 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| How much skill matters | High | Low |
| How much the shuffle matters | Low | High |
| Family | FreeCell family | Pyramid family |
| Good for beginners | No | Yes |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
FreeCell
Nearly every deal is winnable with the right plan — four free cells give just enough room to maneuver every card into place.
All 52 cards are dealt face up into eight columns — four of seven cards, four of six — so nothing is hidden from the first move. Four free cells sit alongside, each holding exactly one card.
Pyramid
Clear a 28-card pyramid by pairing exposed cards that add up to 13.
Twenty-eight cards form a pyramid of seven rows, each card half-covered by the two below it. Remove pairs that add up to thirteen — Ace with Queen, two with Jack, and so on, counting Jack as eleven, Queen as twelve and King as thirteen.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, FreeCell or Pyramid?
- FreeCell is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Pyramid is rated beginner — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.