TriPeaks is a fast, relaxing solitaire game where you climb three card mountains one card at a time. There is no moving cards around the table, only one simple rule: play a card that is one higher or one lower than the card on the waste pile. It is easy to learn, and the streaks make it very satisfying. Play it free in your browser, on your computer or phone, with no download and no sign-up.
You can undo any move, ask for a hint when you are stuck, and your statistics are saved in your browser.
How to Play TriPeaks Solitaire
Setup. One standard 52-card deck is used. 28 cards are laid out as three overlapping peaks. The top three rows of the peaks start face down, and the bottom row of 10 cards is face up. The remaining 24 cards make up the stock, and one of them is turned over to start the waste pile, leaving 23 in the stock.
Goal. Clear all 28 cards from the three peaks.
Moves.
- Take any available peak card that is exactly one rank higher or one rank lower than the top card of the waste pile. Suits do not matter. If the waste card is a 7, you can take a 6 or an 8.
- The card you play becomes the new top card of the waste pile, and then you look for the next match.
- A card is available when no other card overlaps it. Playing cards uncovers the ones above and turns face-down cards face up.
- When there is no playable card, tap the stock to turn its next card onto the waste pile.
- The game ends when the peaks are clear (a win) or when the stock is empty and no more moves are available.
Kings and Aces. By default, Kings and Aces count as neighbors, so you can go from a King to an Ace or back. Choose No wrap above the table for the stricter rule.
Scoring. Every card you play is worth one point more than the one before it in the same streak (1, 2, 3 and so on). Drawing from the stock resets the streak.
Controls. Tap a card to play it onto the waste pile, or drag it there. Tap the stock to draw.
Game Modes
This page offers classic TriPeaks with the three-peak layout and a 23-card stock after the first waste card.
- K–A wrap (default): a King and an Ace connect both ways.
- No wrap: a King connects only to a Queen and an Ace only to a 2. Open it directly with
?wrap=0.
Every game shows its deal number. Restart replays the same deal, and adding ?deal=NUMBER to the page
address opens a specific deal, for example Deal #1.
TriPeaks Solitaire Strategy Tips
- Plan the run before you play. Look ahead for chains of cards that connect in rank, such as 5, 6, 7, 8, 7, 6. The longest chain is usually the best one.
- Prefer plays that open new cards. Take cards that uncover face-down cards or free overlapped cards first.
- Balance the three peaks. Do not clear one peak completely while the others stay closed. Having options on all three makes long chains easier.
- Go for the peak tops. The three peak cards are the last to open, so make steady progress toward them.
- Think twice before you draw. Each card from the stock is one less in reserve. Before you draw, make sure there is no better move on the board.
- Decide which direction to go. When you have a choice between a higher and a lower card, pick the one that keeps more matches available after it.
- Keep stock cards in mind. You have 23 draws, so the deeper you can chain from each one, the better.
- Build streaks for a high score. A long chain without drawing from the stock earns a bigger score. If you care about your best score, play the long chains out fully.
A Little History
TriPeaks is closely related to Golf Solitaire and shares its "one higher or one lower" rule. It became widely known through computer solitaire collections and has been a favorite on screens ever since. For another game about clearing a layout with a stock and a waste pile, try Pyramid Solitaire.
TriPeaks Solitaire FAQ
What is the goal of TriPeaks Solitaire?
Clear all 28 cards from the three peaks by playing cards that are one rank above or below the top waste card.
Is TriPeaks Solitaire free to play here?
Yes. It is free to play with no download and no sign-up.
Do the suits matter?
No. Only the rank matters, so you can play a card of any suit as long as it is one higher or one lower.
Can I go from a King to an Ace?
Yes, in the default K–A wrap mode: a King and an Ace count as neighbors, so you can play an Ace on a King or a King on an Ace. Switch to No wrap mode if you prefer the stricter rule, where a King only connects to a Queen and an Ace only to a 2.
Can every TriPeaks deal be won?
No, not every deal can be won. The face-down cards and the stock order are hidden, so some games run out of matches no matter how you play. Planning long runs and using undo to try another path wins many more.
How does the score work?
Each card you play scores one point more than the card before it in the same streak: 1, then 2, then 3, and so on. Drawing from the stock ends the streak, and the next card starts again at 1. Long runs are worth far more than short ones.
What happens when I run out of stock cards?
If there are no available moves and no stock cards left, the game is over. You can start a new game or undo some moves and try a different path.
Is there an undo button, and are there hints?
Yes. You can undo moves, and the hint button looks a few moves ahead to show the card that starts the longest run it can see, or tells you to draw.
Can I play TriPeaks on my phone?
Yes. It works in mobile browsers, and tapping a card plays it if it is a legal move.
Read more
- TriPeaks strategy Trace the longest run before you play, uncover face-down cards, and see why one long streak beats two short ones.
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