How to Play TriPeaks Solitaire
Clear all three peaks by playing exposed cards one rank above or below the waste top. Ace and King connect. Draw from the stock only when no exposed card plays.
Four Basic TriPeaks Rules
Only exposed peak cards play
A covered peak card cannot move. Remove both cards above it to turn it face up and make it available.
One rank up or down
Play an exposed card exactly one rank above or below the waste top. Ace and King also connect.
The stock runs once
When no exposed card plays, draw one card from the stock. There is no redeal; an empty stock ends the deal if no move remains.
Score comes from streaks and peaks
Consecutive plays score 1, then 2, then 3, and keep increasing. A draw costs 5 and resets the streak. Peak clears award bonus points.
Four Common Questions During Play
What should I check first?
Look for a move that reveals a face-down card, then check whether Ace and King connect. Moves that open lower rows usually create more options.
When should I draw from the stock?
Draw only after checking every exposed card, including the Ace–King connection. Drawing costs 5 points and resets the streak.
Why can a long streak still lose?
A long streak may clear only surface cards while key face-down cards remain covered. Opening lower rows matters more than streak length alone.
When should I use Undo?
Undo after missing an Ace–King connection, drawing too early, or choosing a move that blocks the only route to a face-down card.
Reveal face-down cards first
When several cards play, choose the move that uncovers another card. Opening lower rows creates more routes.
Check every exposed card before drawing
Compare each exposed card with the waste top, including Ace and King. Draw only when no legal play remains.
Do not miss Ace and King
Ace and King connect in either direction. Check both ends whenever the waste top is Ace or King.
Drawing lowers the current score
Each draw costs 5 points and resets the streak. Compare every legal route before using the stock.
TriPeaks Rules FAQ
What is the actual goal in TriPeaks?
Remove all 28 cards from the three peaks before the stock runs out. Clearing every peak card wins the deal.
Why do Ace and King connect?
TriPeaks treats Ace and King as adjacent ranks, so King plays on Ace and Ace plays on King.
Can the stock be recycled?
No. The stock runs once and cannot be shuffled or dealt again.
Why is Hint not always the best move?
Hint analyzes the current layout and shows a legal move, but it does not guarantee the best route for the entire deal.
Why can a long streak still fail to clear the peaks?
A streak may remove only surface cards while important face-down cards stay covered. Opening lower rows is often more important than streak length.
What is the best use of deal replay?
The same deal number recreates the same layout, so you can compare move order, opening routes, and draw timing.
Practice the Rules
Keep two habits
Before each move, check whether it reveals a card. Before each draw, check every exposed card against the waste top.
Where to go next
Continue with the opening and midgame guides, or return home to play a deal.
