Pyramid Solitaire uses a deck of 42 cards. It is necessary to remove pairs of cards, the sum of which is 13. The player has to remember the value of the cards and add the numbers, this is how the pyramid differs from other layouts.
History of the game
According to legend, solitaire was invented by the prisoners of a French prison. The aristocrats languishing in solitary confinement, found application of knowledge in the field of mathematics and logic. Curbing the restless mind and coming to terms with the circumstances was not easy. By the way, translated from French patience - patience.
Very soon they learned about solitaire at court. I liked the idea, and the types of this entertainment began to multiply like mushrooms after the rain. The nobility also did not know about problems with free time, so the court intellectuals eagerly indulged in the invention of new layouts. Not all old solitaire games have survived to this day, but thanks to the standard Microsoft set, everyone knows "Spider", "Klondike" and "Solitaire". A worthy place in this cage is occupied by the "Pyramid", also known under the names "Egyptian pyramid" and "Tutankhamun's tomb." The game has been included in the Microsoft package since 1990.
Interesting Facts
- Solitaire lovers, as a rule, are distinguished by accuracy and purposefulness. According to polls, people engaged in intellectual work, inventors, writers, etc. prefer the "Pyramid" and other layouts. After the game, solving problems and tasks often comes naturally. In fact, the thoughts accumulated in the mind are being ordered.
- The Pyramid is not devoid of interesting coincidences. For example, the number of cards laid out in a pyramid is 28, the same number of pairs of cards and kings. Each king in this solitaire is valued at 13 points for a total of 52. This number is the same as the number of cards in the deck.
"Pyramid" is not the most difficult solitaire game, but still it is not so simple that the player can be sure of victory. You will see this after the very first game. We wish you a pleasant stay and victory in the game!
