Comparison
Klondike vs Pyramid
| Klondike | Pyramid | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 10 min | 8 min |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Beginner |
| How much skill matters | Medium | Low |
| How much the shuffle matters | Medium | High |
| Family | Klondike family | Pyramid family |
| Good for beginners | Yes | 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
The best-known solitaire game: build tableau columns down in alternating colors and move cards up to four suit foundations.
Deal seven columns, the first holding one card and the seventh holding seven, with only the top card of each face up. Build the columns downward in alternating colours — a red six onto a black seven — and move cards up to four foundation piles that each build a suit from Ace to King.
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 or Pyramid?
- Klondike is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Pyramid is rated beginner — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.