TriPeaks is the espresso shot of solitaire: rounds take two or three minutes, decisions come fast, and clearing all three peaks in one flowing streak is one of the most satisfying feelings in card games.
Pick up any open card that sits one rank above or below the waste card — Aces wrap around to both Kings and 2s — and chain those picks as long as you dare.
How to Play TriPeaks Solitaire by Yourself
- Deal 28 cards into three overlapping peaks; the bottom row of ten is face up.
- Flip one stock card to start the waste pile.
- Tap any uncovered card that is one rank higher or lower than the waste card.
- That card becomes the new waste card — keep the chain going!
- When nothing fits, draw a new card from the limited stock.
- Clear all 28 board cards before the stock runs dry to win.
Rules of TriPeaks Solitaire
- Only uncovered cards (nothing overlapping them) can be played.
- A play must be exactly one rank above or below the current waste card; suit never matters.
- Rank wraps around: an Ace connects to both King and 2.
- Face-down cards flip automatically when both cards covering them are gone.
- The stock is limited — 23 cards — and cannot be recycled.
- The game is won when all three peaks are cleared, and lost when no plays remain.
Winning Strategies for TriPeaks Solitaire
- Before every draw, scan the whole board — a missed play costs a precious stock card.
- Prefer plays that uncover face-down cards over plays on the open bottom row.
- Plan chains, not single moves: a 4 lets you take a 3 or 5, which opens the 2s and 6s.
- Work all three peaks evenly; a lone untouched peak late in the game usually means defeat.
- Remember the wrap: King → Ace → 2 rescues more stuck boards than any other trick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play TriPeaks with one player?
Yes — TriPeaks is a pure single-player solitaire. Play free in your browser; each round takes only a few minutes.
What does “one rank above or below” mean?
If the waste card is a 7, you may pick up any open 6 or 8. Suits and colors are ignored completely in TriPeaks.
Does the Ace connect to the King?
Yes. Rank wraps around the corner: an Ace can be played on a King or a 2, and both can be played on an Ace.
Is TriPeaks a game of luck or skill?
Both. The deal is luck, but choosing which of several legal plays keeps your options widest is real skill — good players win far more often.
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