Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s
Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s is WorldWinner's timed, point-scored Pyramid solitaire. You clear a pyramid by pairing exposed cards that total 13 (Kings clear alone), drawing stock cards three at a time and storing one card in a free cell. Consecutive matches build a combo from 50 up to 250 points, and bonuses reward time left and stock cards unused. Practice is free, and you can compete for cash prizes where available; availability varies by location, device, and account.
Verified facts
| Category | Solitaire Games |
|---|---|
| Genre | Solitaire, Card, Matching |
| Typical session length | A few minutes per game (timed; the clock is shown in-game) |
| Modes | 3 modes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Practice play | Yes, free |
| Cash tournaments | Yes, where available |
| Last reviewed | 2026-09-20 |
How to play Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s
- Objective
- Clear the whole pyramid by removing pairs of cards that add up to 13, as quickly as possible. Along the way, chain matches together to raise the combo value, and try to finish with time on the clock and cards still unused in the Stock Deck, because both convert to bonus points.
- Setup
- The game opens with a full pyramid of face-up cards, a Stock Deck holding the remaining cards, and one free cell to the right of the deck. A pyramid card can be played only when no other card overlaps it. Card values are Ace = 1, number cards at face value, Jack = 11, Queen = 12, and King = 13. The matching pairs are Ace + Queen, 2 + Jack, 3 + 10, 4 + 9, 5 + 8, and 6 + 7. Kings total 13 alone and are removed with a single tap.
- Controls
- Tap two cards to match them, or drag one onto the other. Tap the Stock Deck to deal a hand of three stock cards; only the top card of that hand can be used. WorldWinner's help center notes one twist on the classic game: stock cards can be matched with each other when the top card and the next card in the hand total 13. Drag an exposed pyramid card or the top stock card into the free cell to hold it, then match it later as if it were on the pyramid. If you stall for a few seconds, the game highlights a playable pair or the deck as a hint.
- How a game ends
- The game ends when the pyramid is cleared, when time runs out, or when no moves remain. WorldWinner states that some boards are not solvable. If you are stuck, open Settings and choose End Game to submit your score and still receive a time bonus.
How Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s scoring works
The values below are those published in WorldWinner's help center article for Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13's, as of the review date on this page. The exact time bonus formula is not published. Values can change between releases, so see the in-game scoring table for current values.
| Action | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First match (base score) | 50 points | Every match of a set of cards is worth at least the base value. |
| Combo streak | 50, then 100, 150, 200, 250 points | Each consecutive match pays the next step. WorldWinner describes the streak as running for about five matches in a row before resetting. |
| Drawing from the Stock Deck | Resets the combo streak | Drawing because no match is available sends the next match back to the base value. |
| Moving a card to the free cell | No points; streak is kept | WorldWinner states that a free cell move does not reset the combo. |
| Remaining cards in the Stock Deck | 50 points per card | Awarded when the puzzle is completed. |
| Redrawing from an empty deck | -50 points | Charged when the deck runs out and has to be cycled again. |
| Time bonus | See the in-game scoring table for current values | Awarded on complete and incomplete games. WorldWinner says it reflects seconds left and the number of matches made relative to the cards in the pyramid. |
Worked scoring example
Suppose you open with five matches in a row without touching the deck: 50 + 100 + 150 + 200 + 250 = 750 points. You then draw from the Stock Deck, which resets the streak, and your next match pays 50. Later the deck runs out and you cycle it once, costing 50 points. You clear the pyramid with 6 cards still in the Stock Deck, adding 6 x 50 = 300 points. Before the time bonus, those pieces alone come to 750 + 50 - 50 + 300 = 1,050 points, plus whatever your other matches scored. The same five matches made one at a time between draws would have paid only 250.
Skill and fairness
Pyramid solitaire has more hidden information than FreeCell, because the order of the Stock Deck is unknown. WorldWinner is open about this: its help center says some boards are not solvable. The scoring system is built to reward good play anyway, since an incomplete game still banks match points, combo points, and a time bonus scaled to progress.
In WorldWinner tournaments, entrants in the same competition are given the same game conditions, so the comparison is between decisions made on the same kind of board, not between lucky and unlucky deals. WorldWinner matches opponents by a per-game skill rating and states that players never face bots.
The decisions that separate scores are mostly about order. The same set of pairs can be worth very different totals depending on whether they are chained into a streak, whether a deck draw interrupts them, and whether the free cell was used to bridge a gap. Fast recognition of the six pair combinations matters too, because unused seconds feed the time bonus.
No outcome is guaranteed. WorldWinner lists Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s among its card-style games, and its published availability list says card games are not offered for cash in Indiana and Maine. Cash play varies by location, device, and account, and eligibility is checked before entry to a paid tournament. Practice games are free.
Expert tips for Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s
- Memorize the six pairs. Ace + Queen, 2 + Jack, 3 + 10, 4 + 9, 5 + 8, 6 + 7. If you have to add the numbers each time, you are spending seconds that would otherwise become time bonus. Kings need no partner, so tap them the moment they are exposed.
- Line up matches before you start a streak. The fifth match in a streak pays 250 points against 50 for the first. Before making an easy match, scan for the follow-up it will expose. Starting a chain you can extend to four or five is worth far more than taking the same pairs one by one between draws.
- Use the free cell to bridge a streak. WorldWinner states that moving a card to the free cell does not reset the combo. If the only thing between you and the next match is a blocking card, park it in the cell instead of drawing from the deck.
- Keep the free cell open for stacked pairs. WorldWinner's tips note that the free cell must be open to clear cards stacked on top of each other. When one card of a pair directly covers its partner, move the top card to the cell, then match it with the card it uncovered. A cell clogged with a stray card removes that option.
- Check the stock hand for its own pair. Unlike most Pyramid versions, this one lets the top stock card match the next card in the three-card hand. Look at both before playing the top card onto the pyramid, since a stock-to-stock match can expose a more useful card underneath.
- Prefer pyramid-to-pyramid matches. A match that removes two pyramid cards opens the board twice as fast as one that uses a stock card. When both options exist, the double removal usually exposes more new pairs and keeps the streak going.
- Count the partners that are left. There are four of each rank. If three Queens are already gone and an Ace sits at the top of the pyramid, its last partner decides whether the board can be cleared. Tracking scarce partners tells you which cards to save in the free cell.
- Respect the stock economics. Each card left in the Stock Deck at completion is worth 50 points, and cycling an empty deck costs 50. Draw when you must, but exhaust pyramid and free cell options first.
- End a dead board quickly. When no moves remain, open Settings and tap End Game. The score is submitted with a time bonus, and every second spent staring at a locked pyramid shrinks it.
Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s modes
Practice game
Available nowA free game with no entry fee and no cash prize, using the same rules and scoring. Useful for drilling the six pairs and the combo rhythm.
Head-to-Head
Available nowA two-player tournament against an opponent matched by skill rating. Both players get identical game conditions, and the higher score wins.
Multiplayer tournament
Available nowA tournament with three or more entrants in which the top finishers split the prize pool according to the posted payout table. Formats on offer vary by account and location.
Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s questions, answered
- Can you play Pyramid Solitaire on WorldWinner for real money?
- WorldWinner offers Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s in paid-entry skill tournaments where players compete for cash prizes where available. Winnings are never guaranteed, and availability varies by location, device, and account. WorldWinner's published list says card-style games are not offered for cash in Indiana and Maine.
- How do you play Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s?
- Remove pairs of exposed cards that add up to 13: Ace + Queen, 2 + Jack, 3 + 10, 4 + 9, 5 + 8, and 6 + 7. Kings are worth 13 and clear with one tap. When no pair is available, tap the Stock Deck for a hand of three cards (only the top one is playable), or store a card in the single free cell.
- How is Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s scored on WorldWinner?
- WorldWinner's help center lists 50 points for a match, rising through 100, 150, 200, and 250 for consecutive matches. Drawing from the deck resets the streak. Completing the pyramid adds 50 points per card left in the Stock Deck, cycling an empty deck costs 50 points, and a time bonus is added at the end. See the in-game scoring table for current values.
- Does using the free cell break the combo streak?
- No. WorldWinner states that moving a card into the free cell does not reset the combo streak, while drawing from the deck because no match is available does. That makes the free cell the main tool for extending a streak.
- Are all Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s boards solvable?
- No. WorldWinner says some boards are not solvable. When no moves remain, open Settings and choose End Game to submit your score and receive a time bonus. Incomplete games still count the match and combo points already scored.
- Can I play Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s for free?
- Yes. Practice games have no entry fee and no cash prize, and they follow the same rules and scoring as paid tournaments. Practice is a low-pressure way to get fast at the six pair combinations.
- What are the best tips for a high score in Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s?
- Chain matches so the combo climbs toward 250 points, use the free cell instead of a deck draw to keep a streak alive, and keep the cell open for cards stacked on their own partner. Avoid cycling the deck, since that costs 50 points and unused stock cards pay 50 each on a cleared board.
- Is Pyramid Solitaire Lucky 13s skill based or luck?
- Both the deal and the hidden stock order affect a single game, and WorldWinner acknowledges that some boards cannot be cleared. Tournament entrants compete under the same game conditions, so the scoring comparison rests on match order, streak management, and speed. No result is guaranteed.
