Comparison
Klondike (Draw Three) vs Pyramid
| Klondike (Draw Three) | Pyramid | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 12 min | 8 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Beginner |
| How much skill matters | High | Low |
| How much the shuffle matters | Medium | High |
| Family | Klondike 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.
Klondike (Draw Three)
The stricter Klondike variant: the stock deals three cards at a time, and only the top card is playable.
Everything is standard Klondike — seven columns of ascending length, build down in alternating colours, four foundations up by suit, Kings into empty columns. The one change is the stock: it turns three cards at a time and only the topmost of the three is playable.
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, Klondike (Draw Three) or Pyramid?
- Klondike (Draw Three) is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Pyramid is rated beginner — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.