Comparison
Pyramid vs Yukon
| Pyramid | Yukon | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 8 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Beginner | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | Low | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | High | Medium |
| Family | Pyramid family | Yukon family |
| Good for beginners | Yes | No |
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.
Yukon
No stock at all, and any face-up card moves together with everything piled on top of it, however disordered.
All 52 cards are dealt at the start into seven columns of uneven length, with the top five cards of each column face up. There is no stock and no waste — everything you will ever have is on the table from the first move.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Pyramid or Yukon?
- Pyramid is generally rated beginner difficulty, while Yukon is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.