Comparison
Pyramid vs TriPeaks
| Pyramid | TriPeaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 8 min | 6 min |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Easy |
| How much skill matters | Low | Low |
| How much the shuffle matters | High | High |
| Family | Pyramid family | TriPeaks 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.
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.
TriPeaks
Clear three overlapping card peaks by playing cards one rank higher or lower than the current waste card.
Twenty-eight cards form three overlapping peaks with a row of ten along the bottom, and only cards with nothing overlapping them can be played. Move an available card to the waste pile whenever it is one rank higher or lower than the current waste card, suit ignored, and clearing a card may uncover others behind it.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Pyramid or TriPeaks?
- Pyramid is generally rated beginner difficulty, while TriPeaks is rated easy — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.